Checking Pump Accuracy - Abbott FLEXIFLO Companion Manual De Instrucciones

CHECKING PUMP ACCURACY

Fluid head height and viscosity are two variables that can affect flow rate. To check
flow rate, use the following procedure.
Select a new Companion Pump Feeding Set for this test.
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Fill the feeding container with 8 fl oz of Osmolite 1 CAL, and set the container so
that the bottom of the container is 20 inches above the cassette (see diagram). Set
up pump according to instructions. Operate pump at 50 mL/hr for 15 minutes and
discard the formula delivered. Increase the rate to 100 mL/hr and run enteral product
into a graduated cylinder for 1 hour. The volume of Osmolite 1 CAL delivered should
be between 90 and 110 mL. If the volume delivered is outside this range, repeat the
procedure with a new pump set.
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