Step 6 - Connect syringe pump to patient Insert the administration device into the subcutaneous tissue at the selected site Secure with a transparent dressing. Include a loop of the infusion set under the dressing to avoid direct pull on the administration device Document drugs, diluent administered and time infusion commenced in patient record as well as medical devices information e.g. serial number Step 7 Start infusion – The pump will still be Press YES (in the event displaying ‘start infusion’ that the too alarm has commenced, press YES key) ‘pump pause long’ this will return you to the screen ‘Start Infusion’ The pump will display the following screen which will remain throughout the infusion The Green LED indicator flashes NB It can take up to 4-6 hours for drugs to reach therapeutic blood plasma levels therefore a breakthrough dose may be required during this initial period NEVER TAKE A SYRINGE THAT IS NOT EMPTY OFF THE PUMP IF IT IS STILL CONNECTED TO THE PATIENT Key pad lock The CME T34 allows all users to lock the operation of the keypad during the infusion. This function prevents tampering with the device and should be routinely used (most trusts/community teams make this a mandatory requirement) To activate press and hold the key while the pump is infusing until a – ‘INFO’ chart is displayed showing a moving from left to right. Do not ‘progress’ bar remove your finger until a beep is heard otherwise the keypad will not have locked/unlocked Hold the key until the bar has moved completely across the screen and a beep is heard to confirm the lock has been activated. NB The YES/START, NO/STOP and INFO keys are still active To deactivate repeat the procedure. The bar will move from right to left and a beep will be heard
Step 6 - Connect syringe pump to patient Insert the administration device into the subcutaneous tissue at the selected site Secure with a transparent dressing. Include a loop of the infusion set under the dressing to avoid direct pull on the administration device Document drugs, diluent administered and time infusion commenced in patient record as well as medical devices information e.g. serial number Step 7 – Start infusion The pump will still be displaying ‘start infusion’ Press YES (in the event that the ‘pump pause too long’ alarm has commenced, press YES key) this will return you to the ‘Start Infusion’ screen The pump will display the following screen which will remain throughout the infusion The Green LED indicator flashes NB It can take up to 4-6 hours for drugs to reach therapeutic blood plasma levels therefore a breakthrough dose may be required during this initial period NEVER TAKE A SYRINGE THAT IS NOT EMPTY OFF THE PUMP IF IT IS STILL CONNECTED TO THE PATIENT Key pad lock The CME T34 allows all users to lock the operation of the keypad during the infusion. This function prevents tampering with the device and should be routinely used (most trusts/community teams make this a mandatory requirement) To activate – press and hold the ‘INFO’ key while the pump is infusing until a chart is displayed showing a ‘progress’ bar moving from left to right. Do not remove your finger until a beep is heard otherwise the keypad will not have locked/unlocked Hold the key until the bar has moved completely across the screen and a beep is heard to confirm the lock has been activated. NB The YES/START, NO/STOP and INFO keys are still active To deactivate repeat the procedure. The bar will move from right to left and a beep will be heard