Sigma spectrum - User Manual

Only Trained Healthcare Professionals are
Authorized to use the Sigma Spectrum Pump
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Quick Reference Guide
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Starting a New Infusion
Press POWER ON KEY wait for power-up to complete.
1.Gravity prime the IV, removing all air from Y sites
and backcheck valve. Position and close the roller
clamp on the IV set comfortably below the pump.
2.Insert the slide clamp into the keyhole on top of the
pump at .
3.Push down on the slide clamp until the door opens.
4.Load the tubing into the tubing guides as illustrated.
Starting at the top with the slide clamp at
proceeding in order through guides &
ensuring the fluid flow is directed from the IV
container to the patient.
5.Close the door by pressing with both thumbs at top
and bottom of door over latches.
6.The IV set is properly loaded when the screen
displays three green bars and check marks as
illustrated in Fig. 1, on page 2.
Set Loading
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Troubleshooting/Operating Tips
Soft keys
ŸAlarms - Follow all prompts on screen to clear alarms. Silence will be the
right soft key. Press SILENCE soft key or any key to silence the alarm for 2
minutes.
ŸStart with a fresh section of tubing loaded in the pump, make sure there is
enough tubing for patient movement.
ŸCorrect loading is confirmed by drops falling in drip chamber after pressing
RUN. Confirm flow from IV container, to drip chamber, to patient.
ŸAlways press OK to confirm entries and changes.
ŸKeep the power cord plugged in whenever the pump is not in use.
ŸOptions – Allows operator adjustment of alarm and display settings.
ŸTitrate – Press the TITRATE soft key to change the flow rate and VTBI
(volume to be infused) without stopping the pump.
ŸReview – Displays infusion information.
ŸReview/Program – Return to primary setup screen.
ŸHold – Infusion is in stand-by (No alarm ) until any key is pressed.
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Container
From IV
Container
To PatientTo Patient
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Summary

Troubleshooting and Operating Tips

Soft Keys

Details on the function of soft keys like Options, Titrate, Review, and Hold for pump operation.

Starting a New Infusion

Set Loading

Instructions for loading the IV tubing set into the Sigma Spectrum pump, including clamp placement and door closure.

New Patient Prompt

Guidance on responding to the prompt asking if the pump is for a new patient, affecting data retention.

Select Your Care Area

Steps to select the appropriate care area using soft arrow keys and the OK button.

Select a Drug

Instructions for selecting a drug by typing its first two letters and scrolling through the list.

Basic Infusions

Secondary Infusions

Set Unloading

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Starting a New Infusion
4. Basic Infusions (for drugs in the drug library)
5. Secondary Infusions
6. Soft Keys
7. Set Unloading
8. Maintenance Features
9. Troubleshooting/Operating Tips

The Sigma Spectrum Pump is an infusion device designed for precise and controlled delivery of fluids and medications to patients. It is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals and offers a range of features to ensure safe and efficient infusions.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Sigma Spectrum Pump is to administer intravenous fluids and medications at a programmed rate and volume. It supports both primary and secondary infusions, allowing for complex medication regimens. The pump utilizes a drug library to help prevent medication errors by providing pre-programmed drug concentrations and dose limits. It also features a titrate function, enabling adjustments to flow rate and volume to be infused (VTBI) without interrupting the infusion. The device is equipped with various alarms to alert operators to potential issues, such as occlusions, air in line, or completion of infusion, enhancing patient safety.

Usage Features:

The pump's interface is designed for ease of use, featuring a clear screen and soft keys for navigation and input.

Starting a New Infusion:

1. Power On: Press the POWER ON KEY and wait for the device to complete its power-up sequence.
2. Set Loading:
   • Gravity prime the IV set to remove all air from Y sites and the backcheck valve. Position and close the roller clamp below the pump.
   • Insert the slide clamp into the keyhole on top of the pump.
   • Push down on the slide clamp until the door opens.
   • Load the tubing into the tubing guides, ensuring the fluid flow is directed from the IV container to the patient. The loading sequence starts with the slide clamp at the top, proceeding through guides 2, 3, and 4.
   • Close the door by pressing with both thumbs over the latches at the top and bottom.
   • Proper loading is confirmed when the screen displays three green bars and check marks.
   • To open the slide clamp, hold the tubing down at the keyhole while pulling the slide clamp up and out. Open the roller clamp and confirm no flow.
3. New Patient Prompt: If previous infusion data exists, the pump will ask if the intended use is for a New Patient. Answering YES clears existing data, while NO retains it, allowing the operator to resume the infusion.
4. Select Your Care Area: Use the soft arrow keys to scroll to the desired care area and press OK.
5. Select a Drug: Type the first two letters of the drug (similar to phone texting). A list of matching drugs will appear. Scroll to the desired drug and press OK.

Basic Infusions (for drugs in the drug library):

1. Select the Care Area.
2. Enter "B" "A" and scroll to the BASIC selection.
3. Use soft arrow keys to select Primary or Secondary Bag and press OK.
4. Select a dose mode (default is mL/hr) and press OK.
5. Type in the required values, pressing OK after each entry.
6. Press RUN/STOP to initiate the infusion.
7. Verify flow by confirming clamps are open, no tubing kinks, and drops are falling.

Secondary Infusions:

1. Program a Primary Infusion first.
2. Lower the Primary Bag at least 20 inches below the Secondary Bag.
3. If the pump is running, stop it by pressing the REVIEW/PROGRAM soft key.
4. Press the PROGRAM SECONDARY soft key.
5. Type the first two letters of the secondary drug.
6. Press OK to select/confirm the secondary bag.
7. Follow all remaining setup steps.
8. Press RUN/STOP to begin the Secondary infusion.
9. Check for drops falling in the secondary, not the primary drip chamber, and confirm with the YES/NO soft key.

Soft Keys:

• Options: Allows adjustment of alarm and display settings.
• Titrate: Changes flow rate and VTBI without stopping the pump.
• Review: Displays current infusion information.
• Review/Program: Returns to the primary setup screen.
• Hold: Places the infusion in stand-by mode (no alarm) until any key is pressed.

Set Unloading:

1. Close the roller clamp on the set below the pump.
2. To unload the set, insert the slide clamp into the keyhole to open the door and clamp the tubing.
3. Remove the tubing by pulling it out from the bottom towards the top.

Maintenance Features:

The device includes several features to ensure reliable operation and facilitate troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting/Operating Tips:

• Alarms: When an alarm sounds, follow the prompts on the screen to clear it. The "Silence" soft key will silence the alarm for two minutes.
• Tubing: Always start with a fresh section of tubing, ensuring enough length for patient movement.
• Loading Confirmation: Confirm correct loading by observing drops falling in the drip chamber after pressing RUN. Verify flow from the IV container, to the drip chamber, and to the patient.
• Confirm Changes: Always press OK to confirm entries and changes.
• Power Cord: Keep the power cord plugged in whenever the pump is not in use to maintain battery charge and ensure continuous operation.
• Drug Library Updates: If a drug is not available in the Master Drug Library, follow the facility's procedure to request a drug library update, which is crucial for maintaining medication safety and compliance.

The Sigma Spectrum Pump is designed with user-friendliness and patient safety in mind, providing clear instructions and intuitive controls for healthcare professionals. Its robust alarm system and drug library integration contribute to a safer medication administration process.

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