How Do You Troubleshoot An Infusion Pump?

Troubleshooting the Syringe Pump

1. Ensure that your outlets and power sources are actually supplying power.
2. Make sure the power cords are securely plugged into the syringe pump.
3. Check that the voltage selector is set to the same as your input voltage.

What are the three major problems of infusion pumps?

The FDA has summarized the three major reasons for infusion pump malfunctions as the following:

• Software Defects. Some pumps fail to activate pre-programmed alarms when problems occur, while others activate an alarm in the absence of a problem.
• User Interface Issues.
• Mechanical or Electrical Failures.

How do you troubleshoot an IV pump?

Infusion Pump Alarm Solutions:

1. Check your device for reconfiguration. Oftentimes your pump can be reconfigured to make it less sensitive to arm movement.
2. Warming the medication to room temperature.
3. Avoid “burping” IV bags.
4. Slowly prime the IV set.
5. If your pump beeps, stop all lines, check your settings and restart!

What errors can occur when using infusion pumps?

Examples of Reported Infusion Pump Problems

• Software problems.
• Alarm errors.
• Inadequate user interface design (“human factors” issues)
• Broken components.
• Battery failures.
• Fire, sparks, charring, or shocks.

What is occlusion in infusion pump?

An infusion pump is an electronic device used to control the administration of intravenous fluids to deliver measured amounts at careful and regulated rates.Occlusion is the interruption or ineffective therapy of infusion due to a blockage, momentary closure or obstruction of the passageway or blood vessel.

How do you maintain an infusion pump?

Pump Cleaning

1. Use a dry, clean cloth to wipe out any liquid spillage.
2. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean up any dry dust.
3. When not in use, keep the syringe pump covered to avoid dust accumulation on the lead screw and guide shafts.

What is the difference between syringe pump and infusion pump?

An infusion pump draws fluid from a standard bag of intravenous fluid and controls the rate of flow.A syringe pump is a different type of infusion delivery device. Instead of drawing fluid from an infusion bag, intravenous medications are drawn into a syringe and installed into the device.

How do you fix occlusion in IV pump?

What Should I Do If My Pump Reads “Down Occlusion”

1. Check clamp on tubing and unclamp if clamped.
2. Check tubing for any kinks or if patient is lying on tubing causing it to occlude.
3. Make sure tubing is placed in pump correctly.
4. Try to restart by pressing Pause/Yes to Resume/Run to Start.

How do you reset an IV pump?

Gently press on the top of the cassette (top of pump) Push the run/pause button again to restart the pump.

What do you do when your IV pump is beeping?

It will alarm if a medicine is finished infusing or if the pump detects a blockage or air in the line. Always call your nurse when the pump starts to alarm. Do not try to silence the alarm or fix the problem yourself.

What rate should the nurse set the infusion pump?

If you need to set this up on an IV infusion pump, use the formula, volume (mL) divided by time (min), multiplied by 60 min over 1 hour, this equals the IV flow rate in mL/hr. Using this formula, 100 mL divided by 30 min, times 60 min in 1 hr, equals 199.9, rounded to 200 mL/hr.

How do infusion pump alarms work?

Infusion pump alarms are defined as those device alarms that provide continual or repeating auditory and visual notification, requiring the clinician to intervene to address and silence the alarm.

What is a risk of infusion pumps?

Software defects, including failures of built in safety alarms; User interface issues, such as ambiguous on screen instructions that lead to dosing errors; and. Mechanical or electrical failures, including components that break under routine use, premature battery failures, and sparks or pump fires.

What is occlusion sensor?

Load cell occlusion sensors (often referred to simply as “occlusion sensors”) are the most commonly used occlusion sensor and they function by mounting a load cell against the outside wall of a tube.

What is occlusion level?

Occlusion is the interruption or ineffective therapy of infusion due to a blockage, momentary closure or obstruction of the passageway or blood vessel.Therefore to administrate this infusion the occlusion alarm pressure should be set above 141 mmHg.

What does occlusion downstream mean?

One of the many important features of an infusion pump is the “Downstream Occlusion Alarm”. When an IV becomes obstructed, the pressure within the IV syringe and connected tubing will increase. When the pressure reaches its setting threshold, a downstream occlusion alarm will be activated.

How often should a syringe driver be checked?

A dedicated syringe driver chart should be used to prompt regular checks approximately every 4 hours.

How long do IV pumps last?

Infusion pumps have an impressive lifespan of about ten years. Look for a company that will provide you with a warranty for your refurbished IV infusion pump. A warranty that falls somewhere between three months and one year is appropriate for the industry.

How long do IV pump batteries last?

Life of a fully-charged battery:
PHS Dietitian, Teresa, RD, LD, CNSC says the battery life is 24 hours when run at 125 mL per hour; this means it may last longer if run at a slower rate or not as long if at a faster rate. The charging time is 6 hours if fully discharged.

What are the 3 types of syringes?

What are the types of Syringes?

• Insulin Syringe. One of the more common types of syringes, these are for single-use and are inexpensive.
• Tuberculin Syringe. Tuberculin syringes are small in size and hold up to 1ml of fluid.
• Multi-Shot Needle Syringe.
• Venom Extraction Syringe.
• Oral Syringe.
• Dental Syringe.

Can a patient operate their own infusion pump?

Can a patient operate their own infusion pump? No — a trained medical professional is required to operate the system to ensure proper fluid type and flow rate.