Curlin 4000 User Manual - Med-E-Quip Locators

PrimeThe IV bag and administration set should be inspected and be free of all air and air bubblesbefore they are connected to the access site. Priming may have been done by gravity when theadministration set was first connected to the bag (see Chapter 1, “Preparing Medication forInfusion”). However, if it was not done then or if there are any remaining air bubbles to beremoved, the pump’s “PRIME” function will assist in this process. To prime the set by using thepump, follow the directions below.Note: The lock setting may restrict the ability to prime using the pump.1 Press and release the “PRIME” key at the “Run Options” screen.2 The following screen appears:Prime Direction Screen3 Disconnect the administration set from the access site using aseptic protocols.IMPORTANTINFORMATIONPriming with the set connected to the patient could result in overdoseand may cause injury or even death to the patient.4 Release any clamps on the administration set.5 Press and hold the “PRIME” key. Fluid will be pumped at a rate of 300 ml/hr through theadministration set as long as the PRIME key is pressed or until 6 ml is pumped. The pumpwill then beep once and require repressing and holding the “PRIME” key again until 6 moremilliliters is delivered. Continue this process until all air has been purged from the IV bag andthe administration set.Note: If the bag volume is depleted during priming, a subsequent priming event cannot beinitiated.While the “PRIME” key is depressed, the following screen appears:The amount used for the prime session is accumulated and displayed on the bottom field ofthis screen.6 When priming is complete, release the “PRIME” key. The following screen will display:108