Pump Functions And Terms; Delivery Modes - Micrel Rhythmic evolution Instructions For Use Manual

3. Pump Functions and Terms

3.1 Delivery modes

The Rythmic™ Evolution pump offers 4 delivery modes.
Continuous,
this delivery mode gives the ability to infuse at a constant basal rate only.
The infusion can be set in ml/hr or in mg or μg (mcg) entering a concentration (per ml).
The basal rate and volume to be infused should be programmed.
Contin + Bolus
ability to infuse patient bolus upon demand in addition to a constant basal rate.
This mode enables Basal rate, patient Bolus dose, Lockout interval, Dose limit or Bolus
limit, Loading dose and Volume to be infused.
The minimum time between two patient bolus is defined by the lockout interval
parameter. During bolus and lockout interval the basal rate will always be infused, if
programmed.
Bolus only,
this delivery mode gives the ability to infuse only patient bolus upon
demand without basal rate.
This mode enables patient Bolus dose, Lockout interval, Dose limit or Bolus limit,
Loading dose and Volume to be infused.
The minimum time between two patient boluses is defined by the Lockout interval
parameter.
(standing for Continuous + Bolus), this delivery mode gives the
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