Operator's Manual

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Programming and oPeration
Programming
and oPeration
Patient Specific Parameters
(Programming Screens)
The patient specific parameters are found on the
Home screen and can be edited within limits that are
set up by the PharmGuard® system administrator in
the protocol. The PharmGuard® system administrator
determines which parameters can be viewed and/or
edited on the Home screen, as well as the initial values
of the parameters.
While determining the initial values, the PharmGuard®
system administrator also sets up hard and soft limits
which may allow you to modify the parameters as
necessary. The soft limits (displayed in green) are the
range most commonly used for the protocol, and the
hard limits (displayed in amber) extend to the highest
and lowest amount that the PharmGuard® system
administrator chooses to allow for the protocol. If the
doctor’s orders do not match the initial values, they
should be edited to match. Editing the parameters above
or below the soft limits results in a screen that requires
you to confirm the soft limit override.
You need the security code or the pump key to edit the patient specific
parameters. The PharmGuard® system administrator determines if the pump
key can be used to unlock the keypad when setting up the protocol. If the
option is available, use the pump key to place the pump in the unlocked
position (see picture) or, enter the security code (see Security Settings on page
28).
Note:
• Using the pump key to unlock the keypad also unlocks the cassette latch
(see Attaching a Cassette on page 25 for more information).
• When using the pump key to unlock the keypad, be sure to keep the cassette latch in the latched position.
The pump provides the following methods of delivery:
• Continuous rate: infusion of drug at a constant, programmed rate
• Intermittent bolus: a series of doses activated at regular, programmed intervals
• PCA dose: a demand dose activated by the patient
• Clinician bolus: a dose activated by the clinician
Each of the methods may be programmed individually or in combination with each other. Ranges,
programming increments, rates, and volumes are listed in the specifications section (see Specifications
(Nominal) on page 71).
Note: Therapies incorporating patient-controlled analgesia are configured with the PharmGuard®
Medication Safety Software to display either “PCA” or “PCEA”. Most examples in this manual display “PCA”.
However, menus, submenus, and screens on your pump will appear with “PCEA” if they are programmed
to do so.
Outside soft
limit range
(amber)
Max. hard limit range
(amber)
Soft limit range
(green)
Min. hard limit range
(amber)