Continuous Infusion Pump Instructions

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The infusion pump is working properly when:

• There is a green light flashing in the circle in the center of the pump
• There is a periodic audible movement of the gears (winding sound)

The pump is NOT working properly when:

• It alarms (could be short beeps or a constant tone)
• “OCL” indicates there is an occlusion (constant beeping):
  • To resolve, check the tubing for any kinks
  • Push the run/pause button to silence the alarm
  • Push the run/pause button again to restart the pump
  • If pump continue to alarm, call the chemo clinic
• “MA” indicates there is a malfunction with the pump (constant tone):
  • To resolve:
  • Push the run/pause button to silence the alarm
  • Gently press on the top of the cassette (top of pump)
  • Push the run/pause button again to restart the pump
• “Low battery” will be indicated by a blinking battery symbol on the screen
  • To resolve:
  • Push the run/pause button to silence the alarm
  • Replace the batteries immediately (2 AA batteries, found in pump bag)
  • To replace batteries, turn the bottom of pump all the way to the left until the cap comes off
  • After replacing batteries, replace bottom cap and turn to the right until the two lines pair up
  • Push the run/pause button again to restart the pump

If all attempts to correct the pump problem are exhausted, please call (253) 428-8721 during clinic hours to be connected to the chemo room for further instructions.

Clinic hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. 

If it is after hours, or a weekend, call (253) 428-8700 to page the Doctor on call for further instructions.