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6. Operation of pump
6.1 Priming the Administration set line
The prime function is accessible when the pump is on hold before initiating
the infusion but also after the selection of an option just after the entry of the
programming code (turn on) and/or after the entry of the change bag code. The
Priming function is disabled once the infusion has been first started.
When external medication container is used with spike set, hang the external
medication container prior to priming.
The administration set can be primed using two ways:
Manual priming of the administration line, as described in Chapter 2, paragraph
2.5 "Preparing of Administration set before the infusion"
!Warning
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Ensure that air has been purged from the administration set before connecting it to
patient, to prevent air embolism. Air embolism could result in death or serious injury to the
patient.
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Do not prime the administration set while it is connected to a patient, as this may result
in air embolism or over- delivery of medication. Always disconnect the line from patient
before priming.
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Ensure that the administration set is properly installed and has not been trapped in
transparent covers, as this may result in under or non-delivery of medication.
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Ensure that the release lever is locked in closed position and the tubing cover is
closed firmly. If the release lever or the tubing cover become loose may result in under or
non-delivery of medication.
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When using administration set with Y connector ensure a closed cap is used on the Y
port when not in use. Air embolism could result in death or serious injury to the patient.
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When rigid - non collapsible external medication containers (e.g. glass bottles, hard
plastic bag) are used with a Rythmic™ spike set, then the air vent on the spike must be
opened and the container must be suspended from a pole. If the air vent is closed it could
result in under or non-delivery of medication. The air vent is fitted with an anti-bacterial
filter.
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When collapsible external medication containers are used with Rythmic™ spike set,
the air vent on the spike must be closed.
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