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Introduction
The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump (herein after referred to as 'Pump') is a small lightweight volumetric infusion pump that provides
accurate and reliable infusions over a range of rates.
The ideal pump for general care and critical care.
Intended Purpose
The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump is intended for use by medical staff for the purpose of controlling infusion rate and volume.
Conditions for Use
The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump should only be operated by medical staff competent in the use of automated volumetric pumps and
in the management of infusion therapy. Medical staff should determine the suitability of the device in their care area for its intended
purpose.
Indications
The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump is indicated for the infusion of fluids, medications, parenteral nutrition, blood and blood products
through clinically acceptable routes of administration; such as intravenous (IV), intra-arterial (IA), subcutaneous, epidural or irrigation of
fluid spaces. The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump is indicated for use on adults and paediatrics.
Contraindications
The Alaris® GW Volumetric Pump is contraindicated for enteral therapies.
About This Manual
The user must be thoroughly familiar with the pump described in this manual prior to use.
All illustrations used in this manual show typical settings and values which may be used in setting up the functions of the pump.
These settings and values are for illustrative use only. The complete range of settings and values are detailed in the specifications
section.
It is important to ensure that you only refer to the most recent version of the Directions for Use and Technical Service
A
Manual for your CareFusion products. These documents are referenced on www.carefusion.com. Copies can be
obtained by contacting your local CareFusion representative.
Conventions used in this manual
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'Single quotes'
Italics
A
Quick Start Guide
1. Half fill the drip chamber.
2. Press
to switch pump on.
a
3. Load the infusion set and open in-line clamp.
4. Prime (
) set: Press
E
b
5. Enter rate using
/
h
f
6. Press
once to confirm and scroll to VTBI.
e
7. Enter VTBI using
/
h
f
8. Press
to confirm and scroll to VI.
e
9. If necessary, press
to clear VI.
c
10. Connect Infusion set to the patient access device.
11. Press
to start infusion.
d
Used for Display names, software commands, controls and indicators referenced in this manual, for
example, Battery Indicator, PURGE, ON/OFF button.
Used to indicate cross-references made to another section of this manual.
Used to refer to other documents or manuals and also used for emphasis.
Important Information: Wherever this symbol is shown an Important note is found. These notes highlight
an aspect of use that is important for the user to be aware of when operating the pump.
once. Whilst
is displayed press
E
.
, or, if using a Flow sensor, the VTBI can be switched off by scrolling
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again and hold to clear all visible air from the line.
b
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until OFF is displayed.
f
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