Cautions - Smiths Medical CADD-Solis Operator's Manual

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Per general rules of safe practice, always clamp
tubing before removing the cassette from the
pump. Removing the cassette without closing
the clamp could potentially cause unregulated
gravity infusion.
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Exercise care when using the clinician bolus
function. Since there are no limits on the
frequency of delivering a bolus, and since the
amount of the bolus can be set as high as 20
mL (or the mg or mcg equivalent), you should
not permit the patient to become familiar with
the procedure for giving a clinician bolus.
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To prevent the patient from accessing the
clinician bolus function, do not let the patient
know the security codes.
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Never leave the pump unattended while on
the clinician bolus edit screen. You must
press "Confirm" or "Deliver" to deliver the
programmed value or cancel to leave the
screen. Failure to do so could result in serious
patient injury or death.
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Do not prime the fluid path with the tubing
connected to a patient as this could result in
overdelivery of medication or air embolism.
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Ensure that the entire fluid path is free of all
air bubbles before connecting to the patient to
prevent air embolism.
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The manual mode does not contain
programming limits. Be sure to carefully
review each parameter to ensure it accurately
matches the prescription.
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Ensure that the ± 6% system delivery accuracy
specification is taken into account when
programming the pump and/or filling the
reservoir. Failure to do so may result in
medication in the reservoir becoming depleted
sooner than expected.
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System delivery inaccuracies may occur as
a result of back pressure or fluid resistance,
which depends upon drug viscosity, catheter
size, and extension set tubing (for example,
microbore tubing), and placing the infusion
reservoir and/or pump above or below the
level of the patient.
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The use of power supplies and a remote
dose cord other than those listed in the
electromagnetic emissions declaration may
result in increased emissions or decreased
immunity of the pump
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The pump should not be used adjacent to
or stacked with other equipment. If adjacent
or stacked use is necessary, the user should
verify normal operation of the pump in the
configuration in which it is to be used.

CAUTIONS

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To avoid damaging the pump's electronics, do
not operate the pump at temperatures below
2°C (36°F) or above 40°C (104°F)
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To avoid damaging the pump's electronics,
do not store the pump at temperatures below
–20 C (–4°F) or above 60°C (140°F). Do not
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store the pump with a medication cassette
reservoir or CADD
attached.
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To avoid damaging the pump's electronics, do
not expose the pump to humidity levels below
20% or above 90% relative humidity.
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CADD pumps are sealed units. A broken or
damaged seal will, therefore, be considered
conclusive evidence that the pump has been
misused and/or altered, which voids any
and all warranties. All service and repair of
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CADD pumps must be performed by Smiths
Medical or its authorized agents.
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Inspect the AA batteries for damage or wear
to the metal or plastic insulation prior to use,
or after the pump has been dropped or hit.
Replace the batteries if any damage is noted.
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Do not store the pump for prolonged periods
with the batteries installed. Battery leakage
could damage the pump.
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If the power up results in an error message
indicating that the protocol library was lost, do
not proceed with using the pump. Follow your
facility's procedures for downloading protocol
libraries.
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