6.8 Bolus administration
Bolus administration can be achieved by using bolus handset or by using Purge-Bolus
button placed on pump’s panel. The patient bolus is delivered if the pump is not in alarm
condition and if the lockout interval since the last bolus has elapsed. The bolus handset
supplied is designed to be used in either hand and suitable for both adult and pediatric use.
Inserting bolus handset
Hold the bolus connector from the grip area and plug it into the
socket labelled on the pump. Ensure that the handset is securely
fitted.
Using the bolus handset
Press the bolus handset to generate a patient bolus demand. A
buzzer sound acknowledges the patient bolus demands.
If enabled through configuration menu, a pain level question appears
on the pump upon bolus request, please refer to Chapter 9, paragraph
9.2 “Configuration menu”.
Removing bolus handset
Bolus handset has incorporated a locking mechanism which
prevents accidentaly bolus removal.
To remove the bolus handset from the pump, hold the bolus
connector from the grip area and slowly pull it out without rotating
the connector.
Using the bolus button on pump's panel
Alternatively, bolus demand can be generated by pressing the
button placed on pump’s panel for 2 seconds. A buzzer sound
acknowledges the patient bolus demands. If a pain level question
appears on the pump upon bolus request, please refer to Chapter 9,
paragraph 9.2 “Configuration menu”.
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Bolus interruption
Bolus delivery can be interrupted by pressing twice on button .
When resuming the infusion, the pump will ask whether or not to finish
the interrupted bolus.
!Warning
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Do not pull out the bolus handset at an angle, bolus may be damaged.
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Do not remove the bolus handset by pulling the cable, bolus may be damaged.
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Do not rotate the bolus connector while removing the bolus handset.
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