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Calea Ambix Activ User Manual

Ambulatory pump, giving set and accessories
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Ambix activ
Designed for being active
User Guide
Ambulatory Pump, Giving Set and Accessories
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Freephone 24 hour Advice Line
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  • Page 1 Ambix activ Designed for being active User Guide Ambulatory Pump, Giving Set and Accessories E ASY SAF E USE R F R IE NDL Y Freephone 24 hour Advice Line 0 8 0 0 121 8 30 0...
  • Page 2 Thank you for using the Ambix activ package. Your hospital has chosen the Ambix activ pump for you to use. Your nurse will have explained the information you need to know for your specific treatment and the way you need to set your pump up.
  • Page 3 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide The Ambix a ct iv pump Keypad lock Alarm silence Pump priming Select Mode: Volume/ Time Continuous Intermittent Ramp Set the flow rate Set the time threshold Set the target volume Switch the pump on Stop the pump or...
  • Page 4 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide The Ambix a ct iv giving set SPIKE CLAMP PARTICLE/AIR FILTER PUMP SEGMENT WITH KINK PROTECTION BACK FLOW VALVE Freephone 24 hour Advice Line 0 8 0 0 121 8 30 0...
  • Page 5: Installing The Set

    Hold the line taught. Create an ‘S’ shape with the line. Open the Ambix activ clamp to start priming the line. The blue cap on the end will prevent any leakages. Close the Ambix activ clamp when the line is fully primed. Remove the blue cap prior to connection.
  • Page 6 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide How t o use your Ambix act iv pump Switch the pump on to choose from volume over time/continuous/ Press intermittent/ramp modes. The symbol relating to the mode you have chosen will display.
  • Page 7 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide To set your s pe cific mode - Volume ove r Time Switch the pump on Press until you get to the following symbol Hold to reset for new infusion.
  • Page 8 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide To set your s pe cific mode - Ra mp Mode This mode is used if you would like your fluids administered continuously, with the flow rate increasing at the beginning and decreasing at the end, if required.
  • Page 9: Continuous Mode

    Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide To set your s pe cific mode - Cont inuous Mode This mode is used if you would like your fluids administered continuously. Switch the pump on Press until you get to the following symbol Hold...
  • Page 10: Int E Rmit Te Nt Mode

    Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide To set your s pe cific mode - Int e rmit te nt Mode NOTE: This mode is not suitable for use with parenteral nutrition This mode is used if you have been instructed to administer your fluids at a calculated rate.
  • Page 11 The wrong set used. Re me dy Check the positioning. Clean the clamp. Use an Ambix activ giving set. Pump Me cha nis m Blocke d Contact Calea Patient Services or the helpline. Downs t re a m Occlus ion The infusion will stop.
  • Page 12 Ba t t e rie s a re not cha rging prope rly The pump is plugged in at the mains. Re me dy Contact Calea Patient Services or the helpline. Ba t t e ry is low From the first alarm you will have 30 minutes of battery power left.
  • Page 13 The infusion will stop. Re me dy Close the pump door and the lever. Remove the door and re-hang. Contact Calea Patient Services or helpline. Ta rget volume pre -a la rm Only available if the target volume is active. Re me dy Be aware that there is only 30 minutes left of the infusion from the first alarm.
  • Page 14 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide How t o clean your pump Please make sure that you clean your pump before connecting it to you and it is disconnected from the mains. It is ve ry import a nt t hat you cle an your pump When contamination occurs.
  • Page 15 Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide Ambix a ct iv pa ckage fact s Battery life: 4 0 hours at 125ml/ h or 20 hours at 35 0 ml/ h. Charging: 5 hours from fully discharged.
  • Page 16: Contact Details

    Ambix Act iv Ambula t ory Pump a nd Acce ssorie s - Use r Guide CONTACT DETAILS: Calea, Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1NT Tel: 0 1928 5335 0 0 Fax: 0 1928 533720 www.calea.co.uk...