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Alcor SENTINELplus User Training Packet

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Summary of Contents for Alcor SENTINELplus

  • Page 1 User Training Packet ENTERAL FEEDING SYSTEMS FROM...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. SENTINELplus® Advanced Technology.......... Page 4 a. Features b. Ordering Information c. Specifications 2. SENTINELplus® Administration Sets..........Page 5 a. Features b. Ordering Information 3. Front and Rear Housing Locations..........Page 6 Page 7 4. Installing The Set.................

  • Page 4: Sentinelplus® Advanced Technology

    SENTINELplus® Advanced Technology The SENTINELplus® Enteral Feeding Pump is an improved version of our popular SENTINEL® product. The lighter, more compact design brings the same simplicity and reliability of its predecessor. DUAL DISPLAY The bright LED display allows caregivers to simultaneously and conveniently view the infusion rate and volume delivered from a distance.

  • Page 5: Sentinelplus® Administration Sets

    SENTINELplus® Administration Sets The SENTINELplus® Enteral Administration Sets come in a variety of sizes and configurations to meet both patient and clinical safety needs. ENFit® is available for those ready to make the switch in an effort to reduce of the risk of tubing mis-connections and improve patient safety.

  • Page 6: Front And Rear Housing Locations

    Front and Rear Components Molded Tube Drip Sensor Hook Drip Chamber Displays Bracket Control Panel Rotor Carry Handle Pole Clamp Secured DC Power Input...
  • Page 7 Priming The Set • Open the package, remove administration set from pouch. • Close roller clamp on set. Fill feeding container with desired formula. • • Close and secure cap around entire perimeter. Hang feeding container higher than patient's head. •...

  • Page 8: Installing The Set

    Installing The Set • Drip chamber should already be inserted into drip chamber bracket. • Route silicone tubing under pump rotor. • Insert silicone tubing connector into seat adapter. • Insert tubing into molded tube hook. • Connect the distal tip connector to enteral feeding tube.

  • Page 9: Programming The Pump

    Programming The Pump REFER TO OPERATION MANUAL FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTION SEE ALSO DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON SIDE OF PUMP TURNING PUMP ON button. Alarm sounds briefly and displays flash all 8's. • Press green ON SET INFUSION RATE Press UP or DOWN •...
  • Page 10 VIEWING TOTAL ACCUMULATED VOLUME To view the total accumulated volume delivered, press DOSE CHECK • Note If pressed while running, the pump will stop momentarily. ADJUSTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS • Press/hold UP and SET simultaneously to change bright or dim. LOCKING/UNLOCKING KEYPAD To lock/unlock keypad, while pumping, press/hold UP and DOWN •...
  • Page 11 CLEARING PUMP SETTINGS To clear pump settings, press RUN/STOP • to stop the pump. Note If CLEAR is pressed while the pump is operating, alarm will sound and the pump will continue operation. Settings will remain unchanged. Resetting Volume Delivered •...

  • Page 12: Alarms And Indicators

    The light remains on even when the light will flash, an alarm will sound. The pump is turned off. The ALCOR power supply pump will not restart if stopped at this time. should always be plugged into an AC outlet during normal use.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide SITUATION POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Battery charge is below Battery light flashes. After 15 Plug cord into AC outlet minutes, pump stops, displays performance level. for 10 hr for full recharge. flash, & alarm beeps. Container is empty. Replace or refill. OCC/EMP alarm activates.

  • Page 14: Proficiency Test

    ______ 5. CLEAR THE VOLUME DELIVERED AND DOSE LIMIT, RESET INFUSION RATE TO 5 PART B: ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS 1. Can a non-ALCOR SENTINELplus administration set be used with the SENTINELplus enteral feeding pump? ________________________________________________________ 2. What are 3 reasons that the OCC/EMP indicator might alarm? ________________________________________________________ 3.

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    Clean the drop sensor with soft cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol. For direction regarding contact with biohazardous material and cleaning methods not recommended refer to the SENTINELplus Operator Manual. Follow other official procedures that may differ among institutions. What are the minimum and maximum flow rates? 5-295mL/hr in 1 mL increments.

  • Page 16: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference SET INFUSION RATE (LEFT DISPLAY) SET DOSE LIMIT (RIGHT DISPLAY) Press green ON button. Press SET button. Press UP or DOWN Press UP or DOWN until until desired infusion desired dose is displayed. rate is displayed. Open roller clamp, press RUN/ Open roller clamp, press RUN/ STOP to begin feeding.
  • Page 17 RESET VOLUME DELIVERED RESET DOSE LIMIT To reset volume delivered to 0, To reset DOSE LIMIT to 0, press SET. press and hold CLEAR until the pump beeps once, pauses, beeps twice, and the volume clears to 0. Press and hold CLEAR within 3 seconds.

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