The nal screen will ask you to press the RUN key to start the infusion or give you the option to PRIME
tubing using the pump. If you are going to PRIME using the pump, skip to the next section: “Priming
the Administration Set (Tubing) Using the Pump”.
4. If the tubing is already primed, connect the tubing to your IV site without contaminating (as your
clinician has instructed).
5. Press the RUN key to start the infusion.
PRIMING THE ADMINISTRATION SET (TUBING) USING THE PUMP
CAUTION: Be sure the tubing is disconnected from your IV site before priming. Priming with the set
connected to the IV site could result in overdose and may cause injury or death.
Air can be removed from the IV bag by turning the bag upside down when priming. Air cannot be
removed from bottles or vials. They must be hung on an IV pole or comparable device.
1. With the tubing connected to the IV bag, turn the bag upside down so air oats to the top. Gently
squeezing the bag during the priming process will assist removing all the air from the bag.
2. Ensure the white clamp on the tubing is open.
3. When in the “RUN to START” screen (shown above), press and release the PRIME key. You should
now be at the Priming Menu Screen.
4. Press and hold the PRIME key. You will hear the pump motor running and you will start to see the
uid moving through the tubing.
5. If there is a lter on the tubing, hold the lter upright until uid has completely lled both sides of
the lter (do not turn the lter upside down). When both sides are lled with uid you may lay it
down.
6. Continue pressing the PRIME key down until the tubing is completely lled with uid, uid is seen
exiting the end of the set, and all air is removed.
7. Release the PRIME key when you are nished priming.
8. Press the YES key to exit the PRIME function.
9. Connect the tubing to your IV site without contaminating (as your clinician has instructed).
10. Press the RUN key to start the infusion.
RESTARTING AN INTERRUPTED INFUSION
If you ever press the PAUSE key before it is time to change your medication bag, this is called an
“interrupted infusion.” This could be from getting an alarm, turning o the pump between doses or
any number of reasons. When you want to restart the same medication bag follow the instructions
below.
1. If the pump is turned o, turn the pump on by pressing the ON key. Wait for the pump to go
through a self-test. This should only take about 20 seconds.
2. Press YES to PROGRAM. PROGRAM should be highlighted on the screen (or press YES to LIBRARY if
instructed by your healthcare clinician).
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