8. IMPORTANT PEDIATRIC CONSIDERATIONS
Infinity can be used on pediatric patients if the specifications of pump meet delivery
requirements of the patient. The specifications of primary importance are:
4 The flow rate range of Infinity is 0.1 ml/hr to 10 ml/hr in 0.1 ml/hr
increments and 10 ml/hr to 600 ml/hr in 1 ml/hr increments.
4 The pump and administration set ("pump system") is accurate
to ±5% per volume delivered over one hour for flow rates
of 5-600 mL/h, under the following conditions:
utilizing Moog Infinity disposable sets
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fluid head height at +6.0 inches ± 0.3 inches (+15.24 cm ± 0.76 cm) at
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95% confidence and 90% reliability with respect to center of rotor.
Note: Head height effect on accuracy is shown below (Figure 8-1).
+2.5%
-2.5%
If these specifications meet the required feed regimen, Infinity can be
used to deliver enteral formulas to pediatric patients. ALWAYS VERIFY
RATE, DOSE AND FEED INTERVAL BEFORE PROCEEDING TO FEED.
-12 in.
(-30.5 cm)
Normal
Figure 8-1 Head Height Effect on Accuracy
8. IMPORTANT PEDIATRIC CONSIDERATIONS
+12 in.
(+30.5 cm)
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