Operator's Manual

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Programming and oPeration
Programming
and oPeration
Prime Tubing
Priming the tubing is done to fill the tubing downstream of the pump with fluid, removing any air bubbles.
Prime the tubing before connecting it to the patient’s infusion set or indwelling catheter. The pump must be
stopped and you must enter the security code or the cassette/keypad lock must be unlocked.
Note: The air detector is disabled while the pump is priming.
WARNING: Do not prime the fluid path with the tubing connected to a patient as this could result in
overdelivery of medication or air embolism, which could result in serious patient injury or death.
To prime the tubing:
1. From the Home screen, select Tasks.
2. From the Tasks menu, press U or D until Prime Tubing is highlighted
and press S.
3. Unlock the keypad using the security code or the pump key.
4. If you have not already done so, disconnect the tubing from the patient,
open clamps, and select Prime, and turn pump with latch facing down (as
shown below).
You may stop priming at any time by selecting Stop Priming. Otherwise priming automatically stops once it
has primed 10 mL (or 20 mL if using a high volume administration set). Continue priming as needed.
WARNING: To prevent air embolism, ensure that the entire fluid path is free of all air bubbles before
connecting to the patient. Air embolism could result in serious patient injury or death.
Note: If the fluid path contains an air eliminating filter, it is acceptable for air bubbles to be present on the
vent side of the filter. For more information, see the administration set or extension set instructions for
use.
Set Time and Date
The set time and date screen allows you to view daylight saving time settings and edit the current time and
date. Additionally, you can choose a time and date format. The time and date options should reflect the
current time and date, and follow the standard format used in your facility.
The pump time and date do not automatically update for daylight saving time unless it has been configured
to do so by your PharmGuard® system administrator. If you live in a geographical area that follows daylight
saving time, and the pump is not configured to automatically adjust for daylight saving time, you must
manually update the time and date. You may choose to change the time while the pump is currently being
used by a patient, or wait until the patient is finished with therapy.