SIGMA 8000, 8000 Plus and 8002 Plus Infusion Pump Operator's ...

unlock it.
8. Using one hand only, open the LEVER, keeping it fully opened until
the IV set is loaded into the DOWNSTREAM OCCLUSION (↓ OCC)
sensor. Two beeps indicate the LEVER is in the proper full open
position. Conversely, a raspberry alarm indicates the LEVER is not
fully open – which will require the ↓ OCC sensor to be reloaded.
9. Using one hand only and without touching the LEVER, load the set
into the ↓ OCC sensor. Two beeps indicate proper set loading. The
set should be taut in the pumping channel. Do not push the tubing up.
It is important not to over-stretch the tubing while loading the set into
the pump or its sensors.
10. Shut the lever to lock the IV set channel. Confirm no tubing is looping
out of the pump channel (or free flow can result).
11. Open the roller clamp and all other clamps (center the roller wheel on
the OPEN roller sensor). Confirm no drop flow. Immediately
discontinue pump use and have the pump serviced if flow is observed
when the pump is stopped with the roller clamp opened.
12. Set the RATE (ml/hr) by using the numeric keys.
13. Set the VOLUME LIMIT (in ml). To avoid air entering the IV set, the
volume limit should not exceed the IV container’s volume.
14. Push RUN to start the infusion. Confirm all values are correct. After
each pump start and after all rate changes, confirm the drop rate
approximates the pump’s mL/hr RATE (if they do not correspond,
discontinue pump use and send the pump for service). A scrolling
RATE display indicates the pump is infusing.
15. To titrate flow rates without stopping the pump, push the RATE key,
select a new rate and push ENTER. The rate will not change until
ENTER is pushed (push clear to erase a mistaken entry).
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