Programming the Pump 67
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual For Use With MDL Version 8.0
Loading Dose
A loading dose is an initial higher dose of a drug delivered once at the start of an infusion.
■ A loading dose is enabled using the Drug Library and infuses at the beginning of an infusion.
■ A loading dose amount, time and limits can be assigned to a drug in the Drug Library.
To program a loading dose:
1. If the drug has been configured in the Drug Library to allow a loading dose, a prompt is
displayed after the drug has been selected. See Figure 61.
If the yes soft key is pressed, the Loading Dose Setup screen is displayed. See Figure 62.
If the no soft key is pressed, the Primary Setup screen is displayed.
NOTE: The loading dose may be accepted or declined.
2. Enter all required values, pressing OK after each entry.
Figure 61. Loading Dose Prompt Screen.
Figure 62. Loading Dose Setup Screen.