Quick User Guide
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Alert and alarm conditions When the ALERT activates:
1. The infusion continues 2. Three beeps are heard approximately every three/four minutes 3. A screen message alternates with the infusion running screen until the end alarm activates Alerts activate approximately 15-30 before end alarm
Ambulatory Syringe Pump
When the ALARM activates:
LOCK OFF (Load and Prime)
1. The infusion stops 2. The LED indicator light turns from green to red 3. The alarm sound continuously until either the pump is paused or the problem is rectified 4. A screen message indicates the alarm cause
Quick user guide
Feature recognition
Troubleshooting Screen Prompts
Only the STOP, START and INFO keys are accessible.
Disengage keypad lock if further access required.
Press YES to Resume, NO for New Syringe
The current programme has been interrupted and two options are available for programming
Press YES resumes the current programme. Press NO to delete the current programme (to allow a new programme to be set up).
Pump Stopped Press YES to Resume
The infusion has been stopped.
Press YES to Resume the infusion or press NO to continue stopped sate.
Alert: Programme is about to end/syringe is almost empty.
Prepare to change syringe or discontinue pump use.
Low Battery
Alert: Battery is almost depleted.
Prepare to change battery.
Pump Paused Too Long
Alarm: The pump has been stopped/paused for kore than 2 minutes without any key presses.
Either press YES to resume the infusion, press NO to continue pause for another two minutes or turn the power off.
Syringe Empty, Remove Syringe
Alarm: Current infusion programme has completed/syringe is empty.
Prepare to change syringe or discontinue pump use.
Alarm: Battery will fail imminently.
Change battery.
Syringe Displaced, Check Syringe
Alarm: One or more of the syringe detection sensors is not detecting.
Check the syringe and re-seat as necessary. Check screen messages for assistance.
Occlusion/Empty Syringe, Check Line
Alarm: Clamped line, occluded or kinked. Actuator has reached the minimum travel position.
Release the clamp, flush/replace the access device or clear the occlusion.
Keypad Locked
Barrel Clamp Arm and Sensor
Syringe Flange/ Collar Sensor
Actuator Plunger Sensor
Alerts and Alarms
End Battery
System Error. Press & Hold INFO for Details. If problem persists send pump for service.
Alarm: An internal system error has occurred.
ERROR Startup MotMov Fail If problem persists send pump for service.
Two examples of system failure screen messages are shown here, refer to the T34 service manual for a full list.
The user may be prompted to power off and restart, which may rectify the error. If error recurs: Take pump out of use. Press INFO to obtain error message, record error code and summary of fault and return pump to designated service centre.
INFO
YES/START NO/STOP Scroll UP/DOWN
Doc Ref: T34 QUG/Lock OFF L-P/v2/Sept 2014 – QUG04
Program Nearly Complete
Power on/off
Infusion light status indicator: -Green (running) - Red (stopped)
Actuator movement Forward (FF)/Back
CME Medical Device and Advanced User training is RCN accredited and Skills for Health Quality Marked The information contained in this guide is a summary only, based on default settings. Refer to Operating Manual for full operating instructions. Users must have undertaken training before operating this device. Screen information is representative only and some text wording/screen information may vary slightly with different software versions. You must refer to local policy and procedures for specific guidance on pump settings/set-up and use of accessories (e.g. cannula and administration lines). Always follow screen prompts. Before pressing keys to proceed, ensure selections made correspond with what is required.
7. Programme the pump
Starting an infusion Lock OFF (Load and Prime)
Visibly check if the volume in the syringe matches the volume displayed. Change if necessary, confirm by pressing YES. If the duration is changed, a screen prompt displays to check mL/hour rate.
Scenario Pump settings: Lock OFF, default duration 24 hours
Infusion required: Deliver syringe contents over 24 hours. Decrease delivery time to account for priming volume. Syringe and volume: 20ml BD Plastipak, 17mL volume
Confirm by pressing YES
Set priming volume: Priming volume 1.0mL
Check and confirm by pressing YES
1. Prepare syringe
Infusion summary displays. DO NOT CONFIRM. Remove syringe and place barrel clamp arm down.
2. Check the pump: ensure that the device is clean, visually intact and appropriate for the intended use. T34 Version NCAT xxxxx ID: (Hospital name)
3. Insert battery 4. Power on and observe Pre-Loading
Press the on/off key until the screen illuminates (with no syringe in place and barrel clamp arm down). WARNING: During Pre-Loading, keep fingers away from actuator moving parts. Observe Pre-Loading: automatic actuator movement and the screen information that displays:
Pre-Loading Use NO to Interrupt Occlusion xxx mmHg Max rate 5ml/h Program lock OFF Battery status 99% Load Syringe
Press info
Battery Level Select
/ , Press YES
Press YES
80% Full
Empty
Wait for the "Load Syringe" prompt to display 6. Align the syringe to pump syringe fitting sensors. Use the ff/back keys to move the actuator as necessary. Fit the syringe into the correct position. Confirm syringe brand/size
If the syringe size/brand displayed matches the one used, confirm by pressing YES If they do not match, use /
Programme protection
20ml BD Plastipak
There is only the current "programme" available in the pump memory at any one time and it is possible to resume a programme in certain circumstances.
/
, Press YES
Duration 24.00 /
, Press YES
20ml BD Plastipak
Rate 0.71 ml/h
Confirm, Press YES Volume 17ml Duration 24:00 Rate 0.71 ml/h Confirm, Press YES
20ml BD Plastipak Select
/
, Press YES
Press YES to Resume, NO for New Syringe
Volume 16.0ml Duration 22:38 Rate 0.71 ml/h Confirm, Press YES
8. Connect set/cannula to patient and start infusion
Battery Level
Volume 17 ml
Select
Press YES to Resume (to decrease delivery duration) Note reduced volume and duration: if the programme is correct for the prescription, press YES
Pump features and functions
Select
If the syringe size/brand displayed matches the one used, confirm by pressing YES. If they do not match, use / keys to select the matching syringe.
If purging, press FF key before pressing YES and follow screen prompts
5. Check battery level Info Menu
Manually prime the set. Reload the syringe (use the ff key to move actuator forward)
20ml BD Plastipak
When ready, start the infusion by pressing YES
Time Remaining 22:38
To confirm the infusion is running, this screen is visible and the green light flashes intermittently.
Rate 0.71ml/h <<< Pump Delivering
NOTE: The bottom line alternates with: "20ml BD Plastipak"
Press info key once:
Press info key twice:
Select
Infusion Summary
Battery Level
keys to select the matching syringe.
Vtbi 15.0
Vi 1.0
Key press options of "Resume" and " New Syringe" A programme (infusion) may be interrupted, for example, by alarm activation (e.g. syringe displacement or occlusion) or the pump is powered off for any reason and powered on with a syringe in place. Following an interruption to the programme and during the startup sequence, the user will be prompted to re-confirm the correct syringe brand and size:
20ml BD Plastipak Select
/
, Press YES
Press YES to Resume, NO for New Syringe
When the syringe brand and size matches the one placed into the pump, press yes. The user has two options:
Empty
Press NO to delete the current programme. A new programme is then calculated. The important feature to remember is that “Resume” protects the infusion rate for the current programme, so: • If the syringe volume is increased and the infusion is resumed, the duration of delivery will increase • If the syringe volume is decreased and the infusion is resumed, the duration of delivery will decrease
20ml BD Plastipak , Press YES
• Power interruption or failure does not clear a programme. When "Resume" is pressed, the mL/hour rate resumes.
Press yes to retain the current programme (ml/hr rate is protected)
Start infusion?
Monitoring whilst infusion is running /
• Pre-Loading (automatic actuator movement) will clear a programme from the pump memory.
80% Full
NOTE: Follow local policy/procedure for the appropriate option to press when this screen displays following purge.
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