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mL/hr Only
Programming a Secondary Delivery (Piggybacking)
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Note: To distinguish the piggyback delivery from the primary
delivery,
PIGGYBACK
down to completion. For example, a piggyback rate of 250
mL/hr with a remaining VTBI of 218.5 mL will display as
shown.
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Tip: Prepare and set up containers BEFORE
programming the pump for piggyback delivery.
1
Press [
CHANGE
2
Enter the dose amount for the secondary container.
3
Enter the infusion time for the secondary container.
4
Open the slide clamp or CAIR® (roller) clamp on the tubing of the secondary set.
5
Press [
YES/ENTER
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Note: Primary flow stops until the secondary VTBI is delivered; then primary flow automatically
resumes. Any remaining secondary fluid will be delivered at the primary rate. The maximum
piggyback rate is 300 mL/hr. For secondary rates above 300 mL/hr, flow may occur from the
primary container.
Changing a Piggyback Delivery
1
Press [
CHANGE
2
Press [
CHANGE
3
Enter the new piggyback dose amount and press [
4
Set the infusion time for the secondary container.
5
Press [
YES/ENTER
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Note: You must know the amount that has already been delivered. When the piggyback dose
amount is changed, the pump begins a new VTBI countdown.
Canceling a Piggyback Delivery
1
Press [
CHANGE
2
Press [
CHANGE
3
Press [
YES/ENTER
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displays and the piggyback VTBI counts
] and select [
]
5
PIGGYBACKING
] to begin piggyback delivery.
] and select [
]
5
PIGGYBACKING
] to reset the dose amount to zero.
] to begin piggyback delivery.
] and select [
]
5
PIGGYBACKING
] to reset the dose amount to zero.
] to cancel piggyback delivery.
Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)
PIGGYBACK
RATE
250.0 mL/hr
VTBI
218.5 mL
UUUUU
from the Change Menu.
from the Change Menu.
].
YES/ENTER
from the Change Menu.
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