Hospira Plum A+ - User Manual

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HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045, USA
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Summary

Descriptive Information

Product Description

Details the Plum A+ and Plum A+3 infusion systems, their features, and intended use cases.

Indications for Use

Specifies who can use the Plum A+ infusion system and the intended applications.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Defines the meaning of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE messages to ensure safe operation.

Precautions

Details safety measures and potential hazards for operating the Plum A+ infusion system.

Epidural Administration

Principles of Operation

Features

Equipment Description

Front Panel Display and Keypad

Illustrates and labels the components of the Plum A+ front panel display and keypad.

Operating Keys

Describes the function of the main operating keys: ON/OFF, START, and STOP.

Additional Operating Keys

Details the functions of the SILENCE, SELECT, numeric keys, CLEAR, and DECIMAL POINT keys.

Rear Case Controls

Preparing the Administration Set

Priming the Administration Set

Loading the Cassette

Preparing the Secondary Line

Secondary Line with Syringe Preparation

Discontinuing Electronic Flow and Setting Gravity Flow

Discontinuing Fluid Administration

Basic Operation

Getting Started: Unpacking

System Self-Tests

Explains the self-testing process performed when the infuser is powered on.

Power On Procedure

Details the steps for powering on the Plum A+ and the initial self-test sequence.

Area and Settings Selection

Simple Delivery Programming

Guides users through programming a basic delivery rate and VTBI for the Plum A+.

Titration Programming

Explains how to program and start a titration delivery on the Plum A+.

Piggyback Delivery

Details how to program a Piggyback delivery mode for administering multiple fluids.

Concurrent Delivery

Explains how to program a Concurrent delivery mode for simultaneous fluid administration.

Stop and Start with Single Line Pumping

Stop and Start with Dual Line Pumping

Clearing Settings

Updating Drug Library

Advanced Programs

Standard, Loading Dose, and Multistep Programs

Describes Standard, Loading Dose, and Multistep programs, including Dose Calculation capabilities.

Dose Calculation Setup

Guides the initial setup for Dose Calculation, including Area Selection and Line A programming.

Drug List Selection for Dose Calculation

Dose Calculation Unit Configuration

Dose Calculation Parameter Entry

Confirming Dose Calculation Program

Hospira Plum A+ Specifications

General

Device Type	Infusion Pump
Model	Plum A+
Manufacturer	Hospira
Display	LCD
Flow Rate Accuracy	±5%
Volume To Be Infused (VTBI)	1 to 9999 mL
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Infusion Modes	Continuous
Power Source	AC Power, Internal Battery
Battery Life	6 hours
Flow Rate Range	0.1 to 999 mL/hr
KVO Rate	1 mL/hr
Operating Humidity	20% to 90% RH non-condensing
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Alarms	Air-in-line, Occlusion, Low Battery
Compatibility	Compatible with Plum Series Administration Sets
Fluid Compatibility	Compatible with a wide range of intravenous fluids