86 Programming the Pump
Manual 41018v0800 SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B Operator’s Manual
Infusion rate mL/hr is calculated and displayed. See Figure 98.
5. To start the infusion, ensure that the slide clamp and roller clamp are open and press RUN.
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 99.
If no drops are falling, press the no soft key and follow the screen prompts. See Figure 99.
NOTE: If additional action is required:
Figure 96. Enter Patient Weight
or BSA. See important note on
page 81.
Figure 97. Enter Duration of
Infusion. See important note on
page 81.
Figure 98. Dose and Rate
Calculated by the Pump. See
important note on page 81.
Figure 99. Primary Check Flow
Screen.
Figure 100. Infusion Running
Screen. See important note on
page 81.
Figure 101. Infusion Status
Screen. See important note on
page 81.
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