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.