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Therapy Features and Specifications
This therapy allows programming of multiple doses at regular intervals.
Programming ranges are listed in the programming worksheet included in this
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section. If a number outside of the acceptable program range is entered, an error
message displays the minimum or maximum value allowed.
Optional KVO (Keep Vein Open) may be set during programming.
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The pump may be disconnected from the patient between dose deliveries. A call back
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alarm can be set to alert the patient or caregiver to reconnect the pump before the
next scheduled delivery begins. The pump must remain powered on for the call back
alarm to function.
Intermittent Programming
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Select
INTERMITTENT
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Enter the dose amount.
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Enter the infusion time for each dose.
For example, press [
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Enter the frequency of dose deliveries.
For example, press [
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Enter the total number of doses in the container.
To determine the number of doses in the container, divide the volume in the
container by the dose amount.
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Enter the KVO rate.
KVO delivers before a delayed start time, between doses, and after the last dose until
the total container is infused.
If no KVO is desired, press [
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Enter the container size.
The pump automatically calculates the minimum container size required to deliver
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the number of programmed doses and KVO between doses.
Note: If KVO is desired before a delayed start, you must increase the container size to
accommodate the desired KVO volume.
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Select the air sensitivity.
Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)
from the Programming Menu.
] [
] if each dose is to deliver for 20 minutes.
2
0
] [
] [
] to start a dose every two hours.
2
0
0
] while the value displayed is zero.
YES/ENTER
Intermittent
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