Curlin 4000 User Manual - Med-E-Quip Locators

ALARMSAlarms are conditions that require correction by the user and may be a safety issue but are notsystem errors of the pump. All alarm conditions stop the infusion. The only exception to thisrule is at the “Infusion Complete” alarm, which allows the KVO rate, when programmed, tocontinue infusing. When an alarm occurs, a message is displayed on the screen, the audio alarm issounded, and the red LED light flashes. The message stays on the screen until the pause key ispressed. The “Silence” key can be pressed to disable the audio alarm for one-minute intervals.The cause of the alarm must be resolved, or the alarm will recur when the infusion is restarted.To exit an alarm screen, press the “PAUSE” key, resolve the alarm condition, and then resumethe therapy by selecting “RESUME” from the Pause Menu.TroubleshootingThe following is a selected and alphabetical list of the alarms, conditions that cause the alarms,messages displayed on the screen, and actions necessary to resolve them:LCD Display:Alarm:Cause:Resolution:LCD Display:Alarm:Cause:Resolution:LCD Display:Alarm:Cause:Resolution:ALARM AIR IN LINEAir In LinePump has detected air in the administration set during an infusion.Check air settings and remove air from administration set and IV bag orreservoir per protocol. (Disconnect from patient’s access site before usingprime function.)ALARM DOOR OPEN or SET NOT PROPERLY INSTALLEDDoor is opened or administration set is not properly installed while thepump is runningDoor is opened or administration set is not properly installed while thepump is runningCheck the door latch assembly and securely close the door. If the door wasclosed properly, re-install the set according to the installation instructions.See Figure 1.8 for instructions on closing door.ALARM DOWN OCCLUSIONOcclusion between pump and patient access sitePump has detected excessive pressure in the administration set betweenthe pump and the patient’s access site.Check administration set from pump to patient access site for potentialcauses of occlusion. If tubing is kinked, straighten it. If filter is blocked ,replace administration set. If patient access is obstructed, check itaccording to protocol. Consider changing the down occlusion pressuresetting from Low to High. If the occlusion is cleared without the need toopen the pump door, the pump automatically resumes its operation. Note:If the door of the pump is opened to clear the occlusion, (e.g. replacing theset), you must press the pause key, select “Resume,” and then press the“RUN” key to restart the infusion.131