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2.8 Priming the infusion set
w WARNING
Never prime an infusion set that is connected to your body as
you risk uncontrolled insulin delivery into your body. Always
follow the instructions for the infusion set you are using.
The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump stops priming at
25 units of insulin. If no insulin emerges from the needle or there
are air bubbles in the tubing after priming, repeat the priming
function until the infusion set is bubble-free and completely filled
with insulin. When insulin appears at the tip of the needle, press
f to stop priming. The amount of insulin used for priming is not
added to the pump’s history of daily insulin totals.
Your pump should be upright during priming, with the adapter
pointing upward to help let air bubbles out of the cartridge and
infusion set.
w WARNING
Air bubbles in the cartridge and infusion set may result in the
infusion of air instead of insulin. If this happens, your body will
not receive the required amount of insulin. Remove bubbles
while filling the cartridge and priming the infusion set, and
without having the infusion set connected to your body.
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