Braun Easypump C-bloc RA Manual Del Usuario página 9

WARNING: Flow rate is adjustable. Medication dosage should be based on maximum
flow rate. Pump is pre-set at 7 ml/hr or 14 ml/hr (depending on model).
Table 2: 24-Hour Dosing Reference
Select-A-Flow* Model
7 ml/hr Max. Flow Rate
14 ml/hr Max. Flow Rate
Formula: ml/hr x % drug concentration x 10 x 24 hr = 24-hour dose (mg)
CAUTION: Calculations are based on the labeled flow rate. Flow rate accuracy varies.
PRIMING THE ADMINISTRATION SET
Use Aseptic Technique
Note: Select-A-Flow* device is packaged with the flow rate at the highest setting to
minimize priming time.
1. Open the plastic cover of the Select-A-Flow* device
2. To begin priming the Select-A-Flow* device, ensure highest flow rate setting is selected.
• Make sure the selected flow rate is aligned below the ml/hr
• The tactile feel will allow the user to ensure selected flow rate is set.
3. Open the clamp and remove tubing cap to begin priming.
4. When all air has been removed from the entire tubing and fluid is observed at end of
luer lock, the administration set is primed.
5. Turn the dial back to ø, off position and close the clamp.
6. Replace tubing cap until ready for use.
STARTING INFUSION
Use Aseptic Technique
1. Connect tubing to patient's catheter. Make sure connection is secure.
2. Select the appropriate flow rate by turning the dial on the Select-A-Flow* device until
the flow rate setting is aligned with the ml/hr
device (Figure 6).
• The orientation of the rate-changing key does not indicate the flow rate selection.
• The tactile feel will allow the user to ensure selected flow rate is set.
CAUTION: Dial must be aligned with number and ▼ to ensure accurate flow rate. Do
not dial between numbers. Flow rate is unpredictable if dialed between numbers (Figure 7).
3. Open clamp.
Drug Concentration (mg)
0.20% 0.25%
336 420
672 840
▼
mark on the face of the Select-A-Flow*
7
0.50%
840
1,680
▼
mark.