36 Programming the Pump
SIGMA Manual Number 41018
Revision AR
3. A loading dose icon (syringe) is displayed next to the “Primary or Secondary Bag” line on a
completed setup screen.
4. After all infusion values are entered, a loading dose dialog box displays:“Do you want to
deliver a Loading Dose from the PRIMARY (or SECONDARY) bag? (YES/NO)
5. If you select YES, the loading dose setup screen displays.
6. Enter all required data, and press OK after each entry.
7. Press RUN to start the delivery of the loading dose.
8. Check for flow and confirm that all clamps are open, there are no kinks in tubing, and
drops are flowing. If everything is flowing properly, push the YES softkey.
At the completion of the loading dose, transition to the primary infusion rate is automatic.
Programming a Bolus
This feature is only available when using software versions 6.01.00 and later.
A Bolus is a large IV dose of a drug given all at once at the start of treatment, which raises the con-
centration in the body to a therapeutic level.
■ Can be delivered in Basic mode or in DEP Mode (through the Master Drug Library).
■ Amount, time and limits are assigned to drugs in the MDL.
■ Can be programmed while the pump is stopped or while infusing
To program a Bolus:
1. Press the BOLUS softkey. The bolus setup screen appears.
2. Enter all required data, and press OK after each entry.
3. Press RUN to start bolus delivery.
At the completion of the bolus, transition to the primary infusion rate is automatic.
Insulin
clear
Dose
mg/hr
VTBI
mL
Volume given
mL
10
10:00
0
Time
hr:min
100
Stopped
100 mg/100 mL
Rate
mL/hr
10
General Care
Primary Bag
Loading Dose
Do you want to deliver
a Loading Dose from the
PRIMARY Bag?
yes no
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