Smiths Medical CADD-Solis VIP Operator's Manual page 4

or other upstream obstructions is recommended. Upstream occlusions may result in underdelivery of
medication.
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Do not disclose pump security codes or any other information that would allow the patient or
unauthorized clinician complete access to programming and operating functions.
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Do not leave the pump unattended while unlocked. All programming functions are accessible while the
pump is unlocked.
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The manual program mode does not contain programming limits. Carefully review each parameter to
ensure it accurately matches the prescription.
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Always carefully review the program on the pump after it has been programmed to verify that the
pump is programmed correctly.
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The remote dose cord is for patient use only. Operation by anyone other than the patient may cause
overdelivery of medication.
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Ensure that the ± 6% system delivery accuracy specification is taken into account when programming
the pump and/or filling the reservoir. Failure to do so may result in medication in the reservoir
becoming depleted sooner than expected.
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Exercise care when using the clinician bolus function. Because there are no limits to the frequency
of delivering a bolus, and because the bolus amount may be set as high as 50 mL (or the mg or mcg
equivalent), you should not permit the patient or unauthorized clinician to become familiar with the
procedure for giving a clinician bolus.
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To prevent the patient from accessing the clinician bolus function, do not let the patient know the
clinician or administrator security codes.
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Never leave the pump unattended while on the clinician bolus edit screen. You must deliver the
programmed value, or cancel and leave the screen.
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Do not use rechargeable NiCd or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Do not use carbon zinc
("heavy duty") batteries. They do not provide sufficient power for the pump to operate properly.
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Always have new batteries available for replacement. If power is lost, nondelivery of drug occurs.
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A rechargeable battery pack that has reached the end of its useful life must be replaced with either
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another CADD -Solis rechargeable battery pack or with 4 AA batteries.
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There is no pump alarm to alert users that a battery has not been properly installed. An improperly
installed battery could result in loss of power and nondelivery of drug.
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Always check the battery compartment for fluid or debris before inserting the batteries, and do
not allow any fluid or debris to fall into the battery compartment. Fluid or debris in the battery
compartment may damage the battery contacts and could result in loss of power and nondelivery of
drug.
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If the pump is dropped or hit, the battery door may become broken or damaged. Do not use the pump
if the battery door is damaged because the batteries will not be properly secured. This may result in loss
of power and non-delivery of drug.
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Follow the instructions for use provided with the CADD™ medication cassette reservoir, CADD
extension set, or CADD
associated with their use.
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Per general rules of safe practice, always clamp the tubing before removing the cassette from the pump.
Removing the cassette without closing the clamp could potentially cause unregulated gravity infusion.
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Attach the cassette properly. A detached or improperly attached cassette could result in unregulated
gravity infusion of medication from the reservoir or a reflux of blood.
If you are using a CADD
have the Flow Stop feature, you must use a CADD
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administration set, paying particular attention to all warnings and cautions
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administration set or CADD™ medication cassette reservoir that does not
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extension set with anti-siphon valve, or a CADD
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