56 Programming the Pump
Manual 41018v0800 SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B Operator’s Manual
Re-enter the dose rate and press OK to confirm.
Single Step Rate or Dose Change (Rate alert) – Dose or mL/hr rate entered is
increased or decreased by a percentage (set in the Drug Library) above or below the
current rate.
Press the yes soft key to accept or the no soft key to decline the change displayed in
the dialog box.
In BASIC mode, the rate advisory is set for an increase (+) of 101% and a decrease
(-) of 51% and cannot be changed.
When programming using DERS the default is set for an increase (+) of 101% and a
decrease (-) of 51% and is configurable in the MDL for all Care Areas except
“Anesthesia” or “OR”.
The rate advisory is set for an increase (+) of 500% and a decrease of (-) 99% if the
selected Care Area name contains “Anesthesia” or “OR” and cannot be changed.
17. After selection and review of all values, select one of the following actions:
To start the infusion, ensure that the slide clamp and roller clamp are open and press
RUN.
To put the Pump in Standby mode, press the hold soft key.
To set up a secondary infusion (enabled using the Drug Library), press the program
secndry soft key.
For instructions on setting up a secondary infusion, see Secondary Infusion on page 58.
18. Once RUN is pressed, the infusion will start and either the Primary or Secondary Check Flow
screen is displayed. Check the flow and confirm:
All clamps are open.
There are no kinks or collapses in the tubing outside of the Pump.
Drops are flowing in the drip chamber. Note, at very low rates, it may take several minutes
to see drops.
Vents are open (if applicable).
If drops are falling in the drip chamber, press the yes soft key. See Figure 38.
Figure 36. Dose Rate Exceeds the Hard mL/hr
Rate Limit.
Figure 37. Dose Rate is Lower Than the Hard
mL/hr Rate Limit.
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