54 Programming the Pump
Manual 41018v0800 SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B Operator’s Manual
NOTE: The confirmation box appears only when a drug concentration is selected from a list
or when a concentration is entered manually to a drug that has been assigned a
Variable concentration in the Drug Library.
8. Press the yes soft key to continue or the no soft key to reselect.
9. Enter all required values and press OK after each entry on the Setup screen. See Figure 34.
10. Enter patient weight if applicable.
11. Enter the dose or flow rate value and press OK.
12. Enter the VTBI (Volume To Be Infused) in mL.
13. Verify that the VTBI equals the volume in the container and press OK.
14. Confirm the calculated infusion time.
15. Confirm the Total given mL value or press the clear total soft key to erase it.
NOTE: VTBI counts down to zero, while Total given counts from zero up.
16. Review the values of the drug displayed on the screen to ensure correctness. See Figure 35.
WARNING Low Flow Rate Accuracy/Continuity.
At flow rates of 2 mL/hr or below, flow rate accuracy is +/- 0.1 mL/hr. If
higher accuracy is required, consider an alternate infusion device.
Figure 33. Confirm Concentration Screen.
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