SIMS Deltec CADD-Legacy PLUS Operator's Manual page 91

3. Attach the end of the extension set to the fluid collection
device.
4. Attach the cassette to the pump. Program the Reservoir
Volume to 20 ml. This is the intended delivery volume.
Remove all clamps.
5. Program a Continuous Rate of 125 ml/hr. Start the pump
and wait for the reservoir volume empty alarm.
6. When delivery is complete, record the volume of fluid
delivered. This is the actual delivery volume.
7. Find the difference between the actual delivery volume and
the intended delivery volume. This is the inaccuracy volume.
8. Divide the inaccuracy volume by the intended delivery
volume and multiply by 100. This is the accuracy error
percentage.
9. If the accuracy error percentage is greater than ± 6%, repeat
the test with a new Medication Cassette
pump fails a second time, call SIMS Deltec or SIMS Graseby
Ltd.
Example: Actual Delivery Volume:
Intended Delivery Volume:
Inaccuracy Volume:
Inaccuracy Volume:
Intended Delivery Volume:
Accuracy Error:
Accuracy Error:
Accuracy Error Percentage:
Section 5: Reference
™
Reservoir. If the
19.5 ml
– 20.0 ml
= –0.5 ml
–0.5 ml
÷ 20.0 ml
= –0.025
-0.025
× 100.00
= –2.5%
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