Alarm / Message
Downstream occlusion.
Clear occlusion between
pump and patient.
High flow admin
set required.
Remove cassette.
High volume admin
set not allowed.
Remove cassette.
Infusion is now overdue.
Pump is stopped.
Lock cassette to
start pump.
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Alarm
Description / Corrective Action
Priority
The pump has detected high pressure, which may be resulting
from a downstream blockage, a kink in the fluid path, or a
closed tubing clamp. Delivery is paused and will resume if
the occlusion is removed. Remove the obstruction to resume
operation. Or select Stop Pump to stop the pump and silence
the alarm for 2 minutes, then remove the obstruction and
restart the pump.
NOTE: To reduce the potential for a bolus delivery after an
occlusion, perform the following:
Select Stop Pump to stop the pump
1.
2.
Close the distal clamp. If the distal clamp is the cause of
obstruction, keep it closed and continue with step 4
3.
Remove the obstruction
High
4.
Detach the CADD
administration set from the pump
5.
Open the Flow Stop feature, if present
6.
Wait 10 seconds
7.
Close the Flow Stop feature, if present
8.
Reattach the CADD
CADD
®
9.
Open the distal clamp
10.
Review the pump program
11.
Restart the pump
NOTE: This alarm has associated help screens.
The delivery-specific parameters are programmed to values
that cause the maximum rate of delivery to exceed 250 mL/hr.
High
NOTE: You must remove the standard volume cassette
to continue.
The CADD
®
pump is stopped and will not run.
High
NOTE: Remove the administration set to continue.
The pump is stopped and the infusion is overdue for its
Medium
scheduled delivery. Select Acknowledge to clear the alarm, and
then start the pump.
PCA mode only. The cassette must be locked onto the pump
before beginning delivery. Lock the cassette to clear the alarm
Medium
and the pump will automatically start.
NOTE: This alarm has associated help screens.
medication cassette reservoir or CADD
™
medication cassette reservoir or
™
administration set to the pump
high volume administration set cannot be used. The
®
Clinician Guide