07-19-B3-430 Auto Syringe AS50 Infusion Pump Operator’s Manual Page 23
General Information
Infusion Modes
The pump provides 18 infusion modes, which fall into two major categories: continuous
and timed infusions. Continuous infusions deliver at a steady, programmed rate. Timed
infusions deliver one or more equal doses according to a programmed schedule. The
infusion modes are briefly described below. For more information see “Detailed
Instructions” on page 27.
Continuous Infusion Modes
mL/hr and mL/min: The rate of infusion is programmed in mL/hr or
mL/min, depending on the mode selected. A volume limit
can be programmed for these modes only.
Units/hr, Units/min, mUnits/hr and mUnits/min: The drug concentration is entered in
units/mL, and the dose is entered in Units/hr, Units/min,
mUnits/hr or mUnits/min, depending on the mode selected.
The pump automatically displays the effective rate in mL/hr.
mg/hr, Mg/min, mcg/hr and mcg/Min: The drug concentration is entered in mg/mL, and
the dose is entered in mg/hr, mg/min, mcg/hr or
mcg/min, depending on the mode selected. The pump
automatically displays the effective rate in mL/hr.
mg/kg/hr, mg/kg/min, mcg/kg/hr and mcg/kg/min: The patient's body weight is
entered in kg, the drug concentration is entered in mg/mL,
and the dose is entered in mg/kg/hr, mg/kg/min, mcg/kg/hr
or
mcg/kg/min, depending on the mode selected. The pump
automatically displays the effective rate in mL/hr.
CUSTOM DILUTION: In this mode the pump is programmed for a continuous
infusion and the drug concentration is adjusted for a target
infusion rate and dose. The target rate is entered in mL/hr,
the patient’s body weight is entered in kg, the initial drug
concentration is entered in mg/mL, the target dose is
entered in mcg/kg/min, and the final volume is entered in
mL. The pump calculates and displays the volume of drug
(in mL) to be added to the infusion base solution to produce
a final concentration that achieves the target rate and target
dose. The final concentration is displayed when the infusion
is initiated.