User`s manual

PCA Prescription Menu

Note: The PCA therapy can be programmed for Basal Rate (continuous infusion) only, for

Bolus (patient demand dose) only, or for both. At least one of these settings must be

entered, though, before this menu can be accepted at the “DONE?” prompt.

1 BAG Vol (IV Bag Volume): Using the numeric keys, enter the amount of fluid in the IV Bag

or Medication Reservoir (include the overfill volume).

Note: The volume used for priming via the pump is deducted from the Bag Volume.

Therefore, Bag Volume should be equal to or greater than the Amount To Be Infused to

start the infusion.

When the correct amount has been entered, press the “YES/ENTER” key to accept this

field and move on to the next. The range for this field is 1 to 9999.

2 BASL RATE (Basal Rate): The Curlin Medical pump in PCA Therapy can be set for a

continuous basal infusion of 0 to 50 ml per hour, or the highest limit allowed for the

administration route selected (see Figure 5.1). Use the numeric keys to enter the prescribed

rate (the “units” chosen in the Pre-Prescription Menu will appear here).

Note: If the rate falls out of the range of the pump (depending on the administration route

selected), a beep will sound, and one of the following alert messages will appear:

This field will not be accepted with the “YES/ENTER” key until the rate is adjusted to

fall within pump’s range. When the rate is correct, use the “YES/ENTER” key to

accept, and move to the next field.

3 BOLUS (Bolus Dose): Use the numeric keys to enter the prescribed bolus (patient demand

dose) and when correct, press the “YES/ENTER” key to accept and move on to the next

field. The Bolus Dose can be set for 0 to 50 ml, or the highest limit allowed for the

administration route selected (see Figure 5.1).

Note: If a bolus dose entered falls out of the range of the pump, the above “Greater than Max

Field Limit” or “Less than Min Field Limit” alert will also appear and display the limit.

4 BOLS INT (Bolus Interval): This field allows the clinician to enter the minimum amount of

time (from 0 to 60 min) prescribed between patient-activated bolus dosing. Enter the time