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 ON (Prime and Load)
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 ON P-L/v5/Sept 2014 – QUG01
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.
6. Align the syringe to pump syringe fitting sensors. Use the ff/back keys to move the actuator as necessary.
Starting an infusion Lock ON (Prime and Load) Scenario
If the syringe size/brand displayed matches the one used, confirm by pressing YES
Syringe and volume: 20ml BD Plastipak, 17mL volume Set priming volume: Priming volume 0.5mL
2. Check the pump: ensure that the device is clean, visually intact and appropriate for the intended use. 3. Insert battery
Observe Pre-Loading: automatic actuator movement and the screen information that displays:
5. Check battery level Press info
Press YES
20ml BD Plastipak Select
/
, Press YES
T34 Version NCAT xxxxx ID: (Hospital name) Pre-Loading Use NO to Interrupt Occlusion xxx mmHg Max rate 5ml/h Program lock ON Battery status 90% Load Syringe
Key press options of "Resume" and " New Syringe"
7. Check and confirm the infusion summary If the programme is correct for the prescription, press YES If purging, press FF key before pressing YES and follow screen prompts
Volume 16.5ml Duration 24:00 Rate 0.69ml/h Confirm, Press YES
When ready, start the infusion by pressing YES
Start infusion?
Time Remaining 23:59
Rate 0.69ml/h <<< Pump Delivering
Empty
Wait for the "Load Syringe" prompt to display
80% Full
Press info key once:
Press info key twice:
Infusion Summary
Battery Level Vi 1.0
Press YES to Resume, NO for New Syringe
The user has two options:
Press yes to retain the current programme (ml/hr rate is protected) Press NO to delete the current programme. A new programme is then calculated.
• If the syringe volume is decreased and the infusion is resumed, the duration of delivery will decrease
Monitoring whilst infusion is running
Vtbi 15.50
, Press YES
• If the syringe volume is increased and the infusion is resumed, the duration of delivery will increase
Battery Level Battery Level
/
When the syringe brand and size matches the one placed into the pump, press yes.
The important feature to remember is that “Resume” protects the infusion rate for the current programme, so:
Info Menu / , Press YES
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:
Select
NOTE: The bottom line alternates with the syringe brand/size confirmed
Select
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.
20ml BD Plastipak
8. Connect set/cannula to patient and start infusion
To confirm the infusion is running, this screen is visible and the green light flashes intermittently.
• Pre-Loading (automatic actuator movement) will clear a programme from the pump memory. • Power interruption or failure does not clear a programme. When "Resume" is pressed, the mL/hour rate resumes.
If they do not match, use / keys to select the matching syringe.
1. Prepare syringe and manually prime the set
WARNING: During Pre-Loading, keep fingers away from actuator moving parts.
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.
Confirm syringe brand/size
Infusion required: Deliver syringe contents over 24 hours
Press the on/off key until the screen illuminates (with no syringe in place and barrel clamp arm down).
Programme protection
Fit the syringe into the correct position.
Pump settings: Lock ON, default duration 24 hours
4. Power on and observe Pre-Loading
Pump features and functions
Empty
80% Full
NOTE: Follow local policy/procedure for the appropriate option to press when this screen displays following purge.
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