Operator's Manual

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RefeRences and TRoubleshooTing
RefeRences and
TRoubleshooTing
Alarms and
Messages
Alarm
Priority
Description / Corrective Action
Current settings
require standard
volume set.
Change cassette.
High The CADD® high volume administration set cannot be used with the
selected protocol. The pump is stopped and will not run. Replace the
high volume administration set with a standard volume cassette to
continue.
Note: Do not manually adjust the delivery rate to override pump
programming without written authorization from the prescribing
physician.
Delivery limit
reached. Partial
PCA (PCEA) dose
delivered. Running
at KVO rate.
Low The programmed delivery limit has been reached, and the pump is
delivering fluid at the KVO rate. This alarm occurs when PCA (PCEA)
dose caused the delivery limit to be exceeded. Select Acknowledge
to clear the alarm or the alarm automatically clears after 5 seconds.
Note: The status bar display remains after the alarm has cleared.
Delivery limit
reached. Running
at KVO rate.
Low The programmed delivery limit has been reached, and the pump is
delivering fluid at the KVO rate. This alarm occurs when continuous
rate with PCA, or intermittent bolus, caused the delivery limit to
be exceeded. Select Acknowledge to clear the alarm or the alarm
automatically clears after 5 seconds.
Note: The status bar display remains after the alarm has cleared.
Delivery too slow. Medium The pump is busy with too many activities and does not have
sufficient resources to support the programmed delivery rate. The
delivery has fallen behind by 2 mL. Select Acknowledge to clear the
alarm. If this alarm occurs regularly, the pump may be faulty. Remove
the pump from use and contact Smiths Medical Customer Service.
Depleted battery is
charging.
Low The rechargeable battery pack or the CADD®-Solis Communication
Module is depleted and is being recharged with the AC adapter.
Select Acknowledge to clear the alarm or the alarm automatically
clears after 5 seconds.
Downstream
occlusion. Clear
occlusion between
pump and patient.
High The pump detects high pressure, which may be resulting from a
downstream blockage, a kink in the fluid path, or a closed tubing
clamp. Delivery is paused and will resume if the occlusion is
removed.
• Remove the obstruction to resume operation.
• Or select Stop Pump to stop the pump and silence the alarm for
2 minutes, then remove the obstruction and restart the pump.
Note: To reduce the potential bolus delivery after an occlusion,
perform the following:
1. Press stop/start 9 to stop the pump.
2. Close the distal clamp. If the distal clamp is the cause of the
obstruction, keep it closed and continue with step 4.
3. Remove the obstruction.
4. Detach the CADD™ medication cassette reservoir or CADD®
administration set from the pump.
5. Open the Flow Stop feature, if present.
6. Wait 10 seconds.
7. Close the Flow Stop feature, if present.
8. Reattach the CADD™ medication cassette reservoir or CADD®
administration set to the pump.
9. Open the distal clamp.
10. Review the pump’s program.
11. Restart the pump.
Note: This alarm has associated help screens.