Priming The Infusion Set; Start Infusion - CareFusion Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Directions For Use Manual

8 . Clear VOLUME infused , if required . This is recommended for a new patient or when a new infusion is set-up .
9 . Enter VTBI, if required, by selecting VTBI softkey on main display . Set VTBI by using the BAGS option and/or
press OK to confirm . Select the END RATE using the
softkey to confirm .
10 . Enter or adjust the RATE, if necessary, using the

Priming the Infusion Set

• Always prime the infusion set prior to connecting to the patient.
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• The prime rate and prime volume max are configured in the data set via the Alaris Editor.
• The Pump will not prime if rate lock has been activated.
• During PRIME, the downstream occlusion alarm limit is temporarily increased to its maximum.
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The button allows the delivery of a limited volume of fluid in order to prime the infusion set prior to being connected to a patient .
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11 . Press button to display the PRIME screen .
12 . Press and hold the flashing PRIME softkey until the fluid flows and the priming of the infusion set is complete . The volume used
during priming will be displayed, but it is not added to the volume infused .
13 . When priming is complete release the PRIME softkey .

Start Infusion

14 . Connect the infusion set to the patient access device .
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15 . Press button to start the infusion . INFUSING will be displayed .
NOTE: The green run LED will flash to show that the Pump is infusing .
If the infusion requires to be stopped immediately, the following actions may be applied:
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• press the
• close the roller clamp and then open the door.
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button, recommended action.
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