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• This guide is not intended to be comprehensive instructions for the set-up and operation of the Alaris™ GW 800 Volumetric Pump. • For complete pump information, refer to the Alaris GW 800 Volumetric Pump Directions For Use. • All persons operating the pump should consult the Directions For Use. PRIMARY/ MAIN SECONDARY...
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Symbol Description ON/OFF button - Press once to switch the Pump on. Press and hold down for approximately three seconds to switch the Pump off. RUN/HOLD button - Press to start the infusion or to put the infusion on hold. CLEAR/MUTE button - Press to silence alarm or advisories for one minute.
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Symbol Description AC POWER indicator - When illuminated the Pump is connected to an AC power supply. ALARM Indicator - When flashing indicates the Pump is in an alarm condition. MUTE Indicator - When flashing indicates the Pump audio alarm is muted. When illuminated the Pump is displaying the infusion RATE rate in millilitres per hour (ml/h).
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Prepare the fluid container. Squeeze drip chamber until fluid reaches fill line (if applicable). Fill line Close in-line clamp. Press door latch to open door. Release flow stop mechanism by pushing the lever arm up and to the right. Insert the infusion set from left to right into the pumping channel.
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Switch the pump on. Open the in-line clamp. Ensure no drops are falling in drip chamber. Prime infusion set by pressing . While FILL is displayed, press again and hold until all visible air is cleared from the line. Connect the infusion set to the patient access device.
User Selectable Options The pump must be on HOLD. Press Check the Battery Status Note: Only available when Pump is operating on battery power. Press and hold for 2 seconds until Battery Status is displayed: • Battery has greater than 30 minutes run time. •...
Panel Lock Panel lock prevents certain key operation: Rate Titration To change the rate while infusing (if titration enabled): Press to adjust rate. Press to confirm change of rate. Administer BOLUS: Press To administer a bolus while infusing: • Press .
An alarm indicates that the infusion has stopped. Check the display for an alarm symbol. Press to silence the sound. (Exceptions are alarms, which cannot be silenced) When the cause has been rectified, press key to resume infusion. All alarms will stop the infusion except for where the infusion status will remain the same state as prior to the alarm.
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Alarm / Condition Action • Set new VTBI. Finished pre-set volume to be infused with KVO switched off. • Connect pump to AC power source. Low battery. (At least 30 mins before alarm) • Attend to pump. The pump has been left unattended for two minutes and infusion has not started.
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Advisories alert the user and are indicated by an audible alarm, a message on the display or both. Check the display for advisory message. Press to silence the sound. Advisory / Condition Action • Release key to continue the infusion once prescribed bolus has Bolus is being administered.