Curlin 4000 User Manual - Med-E-Quip Locators

time period using the numeric keys, and when correct, press the “YES/ENTER” key toaccept and move the cursor to the next field. Since this field is optional, “0” may be enteredand accepted. The range for this field is 0:00 to 9:00 HH:MM.6 TotTime (Total Time): This field displays the entire time period over which the infusion willbe delivered, including up and down ramp times. When the pump is given the Volume ToBe Infused, the RATE at which to infuse, and the up and down ramp times, it willautomatically calculate the Total Time and display it here. Or you may choose to program theTotal Volume To Be Infused, Total Time and ramp times and let the pump calculate the levelrate of infusion. If so, the cursor will go back to the “Inf RATE” field, display the rate, andrequire the operator to accept it by pressing the “YES/ENTER” key. If the time is notacceptable, enter the new TIME with the numeric keys. When the TIME field is satisfactory,press the “YES/ENTER” key and move to the final field. The range for this field is 0:01 to288:00 HH:MM.Note: The time calculated by the pump may be less than a minute; however, one minute is theminimum entry and display value.7 KVO Rate (Keep Vein Open Rate): This field requires data entry using the numeric keys toset the rate at which fluid will be delivered in a “Keep Open” state. The pump defaults to arate of 0.1 ml/hour can be set from 0 to 10 ml/hour, but cannot be set at a rate to exceed thetherapy operating rate. When the desired KVO rate has been entered, press the“YES/ENTER” key to accept and move the cursor to the next field.8 DONE?: If there are any changes to be made, use the up or down arrow keys to locate thefield to be changed, enter the corrected information, and press “YES/ENTER” to accept thenew data. If all the fields are acceptable, at the “DONE?” prompt, press “YES/ENTER” tomove to the next screen.IMPORTANTINFORMATIONBefore the infusion is started, it is important to consider a fewremaining issues, such as checking the administration set to be sureit was primed or purged of all air, or perhaps the pump may need tobe 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 keysas previously requested. This screen requires you to press the corresponding key on the keypad tobegin the requested function. The following section explains each selection beginning with Prime: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 the76