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5. Prime the tube set by pressing the Prime/Piggy button (for 323) or Bolus
button (for the 545/575) and set a volume that will completely prime the
tube set. The priming volume of the set will be listed on the tubing package
(in most cases 20 ml will be more than enough volume to expel all air from
the set). After priming place the open end of the tube set into the collection
vessel and begin the priming function. Once priming is complete, weigh the
collection vessel and record the result.
6. Insert the open end of the tube set into the collection vessel and start an
infusion at a rate of 125 ml/hr at a volume of 20 ml.
7. Once the infusion has finished, weigh the collection vessel and record the
result. Subtract the pre delivery weight (the amount from the priming
operation in Step 5) from the post delivery weight. This number is the actual
volume delivered. The expected delivery is the volume programmed on the
pump to be delivered. Use the following equations to calculate the infusion
rate error:
8. If the results from step 7 is not within the +/- 5% range the pump must be
recalibrated. Begin this process by entering the Technician Menu using the
appropriate Technician Code.
9. Scroll to the option titled “Manual Calibrations” and press the start OK key.
10. Use the following equation to determine the amount of adjustment needed to
recalibrate the volume delivery.
11. Adjust the four volume settings in the Manual Calibration menu by the
Correction Value obtained in step 10.
Note: If the Correction Value from step 10 is a positive number subtract this
number from the current calibration number. If the Correction Value from step 10
is a negative number add this number to current calibration number.
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