Manual Part 2
Table Of Contents
- Fill the Pump with insulin
- Measure stroke volume
- Prepare the Side Port Catheter
- Performing the surgical procedure
- Post-operative management
- Post-operative x-rays
- CHAPTER 5 Pump Refill Procedure
- CHAPTER 6 Explanting the Pump System
- CHAPTER 7 Warnings And Precautions
- CHAPTER 8 Adverse Reactions
Perform the refill procedure
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OPTIONAL
Use this step only
if the plunger is
not moving dur-
ing the fill of the
reservoir.
With the refill nee-
dle pointing down,
vent the syringe
head space by pull-
ing back firmly on
the plunge until the
second sealing ring
on the black rubber
cap passes beyond
the vent hole
(see Figure 14).
Figure 14: Venting the MiniMed Refill Syringe
5. Remove the IN syringe. Remove the 18 gauge needle and apply pres-
sure to the insertion site.
6. Weigh the IN syringe and record on the Refill Form.
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