Curlin 4000 User Manual - Med-E-Quip Locators

6 DONE?: If any changes are to be made, use the up or down arrow keys to locate the field tobe changed, use the numeric keys to enter the corrected information, and press“YES/ENTER” to accept the new data. If all the fields are acceptable, move the cursor tothe “DONE?” field and press the “YES/ENTER” key to move on to the next screen.IMPORTANTINFORMATIONBefore the infusion is started, it is important to consider a fewremaining issues, such as checking the administration set to besure it was primed or purged of all air, or perhaps the pump mayneed to be put into a security lock setting for additional safety.The next screen that appears when the programming is complete offers four choices:Run Options ScreenNote that you do not need to answer yes or no questions or enter data with the numeric keys aspreviously requested. This screen requires only that you press the corresponding key on thekeypad to begin the requested function. The following explains each selection beginning withPrime:PrimeThe IV bag and administration set should be inspected and be free of all air and air bubblesbefore they are connected to the patient’s access site. Priming may have been done by gravitywhen the administration set was first connected to the bag (see Chapter 1, “Preparing Medicationfor Infusion”). 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 ScreenContinuous Therapy3 Disconnect the administration set from the patient’s 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.45