Micrel Rhythmic evolution Instructions For Use Manual page 105

must be shielded and its ability to function properly must be
confirmed following treatment.
Magnetic fields produced by magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) equipment may adversely affect the operation of the
pump.
Remove the equipment from the patient and keep it away
from the magnetic field.
To ensure correct and accurate operation, only use Rythmic™
Administration sets. Use of non-specified reservoirs or
administration sets may impair the operation of the pump and
the accuracy of the infusion.
When combining several apparatus and/or pumps with
administration sets and other tubing, for example via a
3-way stopcock tap, the performance of the pump may be
compromised and should be monitored closely. Several
alarm conditions detected by this pump will stop the infusion
and generate audible alarms. Users must perform regular
checks to ensure that the infusion is progressing correctly and
no alarms are operating.
Use only sterile catheter sets that can resist pressures of up
to 2000 HPa.
The pump is designed to infuse any medical substance that
can be injected. The physiological effects of medicine can be
influenced by the characteristics of the pump and infusion
sets used. Check that they are compatible with prescriptions,
the characteristics of trumpet curves and occlusion alarm
setting times in relation to the programmed flow rate.
When fitting the holster to the patient ensure that the pump is
not located 0.7M above or below the patient's heart.
Uncontrolled flow or siphoning may result if the administration
line is removed from the pump before it is properly isolated
from the patient. Isolation may include activating a flow stop
clamp.
While in use, negative pressure variation may occur in the set,
by the relative height from the device to the injection site or by
combined infusion devices such as blood pump, alternative
clamp, etc.
During infusion, the vertical distance between the pump and
the injection site should be one meter height maximum.
When the device is placed higher than the injection site, please
pay attention to correctly secure the set and manipulate it only
when the infusion set is clamped or disconnected from patient
side.
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