Belmont FMS2000 - Introduction & Overview; Introduction

1. Introduction - Overview
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INTRODUCTION
The BELMONT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, FMS2000 infuses blood, replacement
IV fluids or irrigation fluids warmed to physiologic temperature at user-set rates from 10
to 750 milliliters per minute (ml/min) with 1000 ml/min option. Low infusion rates of 2.5
and 5.0ml/min (150 and 300ml/hr) are also available to keep the venous line open. No
heating is provided at these low infusion rates.
The system monitors temperature, line pressure, and air in the fluid path to ensure safe
operation and alarms at all unsafe conditions. A hardware override circuit prevents
unsafe operation in case of system computer failure. A touch screen displays flow rate,
total fluid infused, temperature, line pressure, alarm and status messages and proper
procedures to proceed safely after an alarm situation. Keys appropriate to a particular
point in the operation are displayed on the touch screen.
Battery backup allows for mobile transport of the patient and system. During battery
operation, fluid warming is disabled while pump operation and safety monitoring remain
active. Flow rate during battery operation is limited to 50 ml/min.