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Smiths Medical Medfusion 3500 User Manual

Smiths Medical Medfusion 3500
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Medfusion
®
Syringe Pump
Model 3500
Operators Manual
Software Version 6
This manual and its contents are valid for use with software Version 6 (V6)
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Smiths Medical Medfusion 3500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSmiths Medical
ModelMedfusion 3500
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Information

General Warnings and Precautions

General warnings about pump usage, including explosion risks, hyperbaric chambers, and environmental factors.

Cautions

About the Medfusion Pump

Detailed Keypad Explanation

Detailed identification and explanation of the pump's keypad keys and their functions.

Pump Customization and Programming

Custom Configuration Process

Details the process of creating and applying custom configurations using PharmGuard Toolbox 2.

General Programming Procedures

Handling Program Limit Exceedances

Explains how the pump handles exceeding hard and soft limits during programming.

User-Defined Pump Configurations

Using a Custom Configuration

Utilizing Quick Libraries

Navigating Pump Menus

Infusion Workflow Process Overview

Illustrates the basic workflow for programming and delivering an infusion, including distinct deliveries.

Guidelines for Enhanced Pump Performance

Smallest Syringe Size for Delivery

Emphasizes using the smallest syringe size for accurate delivery and to avoid potential hazards.

Programming an Infusion

Turning the Pump On

Basic steps for powering on the Medfusion Model 3500 pump and verifying successful startup.

Turning the Pump Off

Selecting Delivery Mode and Programming Infusion

General Infusion Programming Procedure

Selecting an Infusion

Selecting a Profile (Custom Configuration)

Selecting a Category

Selecting a Drug Program

Steps for selecting a specific drug program from the available categories.

Loading Syringe and Model Setup

Unloading the Syringe

Programming Infusions

Continuous Mode: mL/hr

Guide to setting the flow rate for continuous infusions in mL/hr.

Dose/Min and Dose/Hr Programming

Dose/Day Programming

Dose/Time Programming

Body Weight/Surface Area Infusions

Volume/Weight Infusions

Dose/kg/time Programming

Volume/Weight/Time Infusions

Volume/Time Infusions

Intermittent Volume/Time Infusions

Priming the Infusion System

Pump Options and Features

Bolus Dosing

Describes how to program a bolus dose, which pauses the main infusion to deliver extra medication.

Loading Doses

Explains how to set up and deliver a loading dose, a separate initial dose before normal delivery.

Setting Volume Limits

How to set a volume limit for an infusion, causing the pump to stop or change to KVO.

Keep Vein Open (KVO) Rate

Setting the KVO rate to maintain line patency between infusions.

Infusion Delivery: Start and Stop

Volume and Time Infusions

Time to Occlusion Factors

FlowSentry™ Pressure Monitoring

Details the rapid occlusion detection feature and how to identify if it is activated.

Making Changes During Delivery

Changing Rate During Delivery

How to adjust the delivery rate while an infusion is actively running.

Changing Rate When Pump is Paused

Instructions for modifying the delivery rate when the pump is paused at the Begin Infusion screen.

Clearing Volume and Dose Totals

Keypad Lock Feature

Alarms and Remedies

Alarm and Alert Types

Categorizes alarms by priority (System Fault, High, Medium, Low, Limit) with definitions and remedies.

General System Alarms and Alerts

System Failure and Advisory Alarms

Battery Alarms and Status

Information on alarms related to battery communication, charging, and general battery status.

Battery and AC Power Operation

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications Summary

Occlusion Alarm Settings

Safety Features and Fault Detection

Hardware Safety Features

Describes hardware safety features like the watchdog circuit and motor checks for system fault detection.

Software Safety Features

Details software safety features such as memory checks, motor circuit checks, and keyboard encoder checks.

PharmGuard® Software Limits

Maintenance and Service

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Guidelines for yearly testing and checks by trained biomedical personnel.

Smiths Medical USA Service Assistance

Returning Pump for Repair

Limited Warranty Information

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