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ALARMS
Alarms are conditions that require correction by the user and may be a safety issue but are not
system errors of the pump. All alarm conditions stop the infusion. The only exception to this rule
is at the “Infusion Complete” alarm, which allows the KVO rate, when programmed, to continue
infusing. When an alarm occurs, a message is displayed on the screen, the audio alarm is sounded,
and the red LED light flashes. The message stays on the screen until the pause key is pressed. The
SILENCE key can be pressed to disable the audio alarm for one-minute intervals. The cause of
the alarm must be resolved, or the alarm will recur when the infusion is restarted. To exit an alarm
screen, press the PAUSE key, resolve the alarm condition, and then resume the therapy by selecting
“RESUME” from the Pause Menu.
The following is a selected and alphabetical list of the alarms, conditions that cause the alarms,
messages displayed on the screen, and actions necessary to resolve them:
LCD Display: ***ALARM*** AIR IN LINE
Alarm: Air-In-Line
Cause: Pump has detected air in the administration set during an infusion.
Resolution: Check air settings and remove air from administration set and IV bag or
reservoir per protocol. (Disconnect from patient’s access site before using
prime function.)
LCD Display: ***ALARM*** DOWN OCCLUSION
Alarm: Occlusion between pump and patient access site
Cause: Pump has detected excessive pressure in the administration set between the
pump and the patient’s access site.
Resolution: Check administration set from pump to patient access site for potential
causes of occlusion. If tubing is kinked, straighten it. If filter is blocked,
replace administration set. If patient access is obstructed, check it according
to protocol. Consider changing the down occlusion pressure setting from
low to high. If the occlusion is cleared without the need to open the pump
door, the pump automatically resumes its operation. Note: If the door of the
pump is opened to clear the occlusion, (e.g. replacing the set), you must press
the PAUSE key, select “Resume,” and then press the RUN key to restart the
infusion.
LCD Display: ***ALARM*** EMPTY BATTERY
Alarm: Empty Battery
Cause: The C-cell battery no longer has sufficient power to run the pump. Alarm
will not be displayed when external battery pack is depleted.
Resolution: Turn the pump off. Replace both of the C-cell batteries. Recharge or
replace the battery pack if applicable.
LCD Display: ***ALARM*** HIGH UP PRESSURE
Alarm: High positive pressure between the pump and IV reservoir.
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