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1. STATUS GRAPH FLOW OCCL END Flow This ends the current test clear the values from the screen and proceeds to the FLOW TEST screen in either Prime or Start mode depending on the current state of the transducer Occlusion This ends the current test clear the values from the screen and proceed to the OCCLUSION TEST screen in Wait mode End Ends the test and advances to the End of Test Mode 3 32 Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Dual Rate Test Screen End of Test Mode CHANNEL 1 DUAL FLOW FLOW 1 0 00 FLOW 2 VOLUME 0 00 0 00 ml h VOLUME mi Elapsed Time 00 00 00 SAVE SAVE amp PRINT PRINT GRAPH STATUS DELETE This view of the DUAL FLOW TEST screen allows the operator to save print or discard the results Save This saves the results of the dual flow test to non volatile memory for later printing or transfer to a computer via the RS232 port Save amp Print This saves the results as described above then sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Print This sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Status This switches to the STATUS ALL
2. Care should be taken to prevent dirt dust metal swarf or other debris from entering the measuring system since these are likely to damage the transducers Explosion Risk This instrument is not to be used in the presence of flammable anesthetic gases or vapors Switching the Instrument ON or OFF As is common with most other computing equipment this instrument may be damaged by repeated interruption of the power supply either by rapid switching ON or OFF or by removing the line cord when the instrument is energized After switching OFF allow at least 3 seconds before switching the unit ON Never disconnect the line cord without first switching the unit OFF The ON OFF switch is located on the rear panel of the unit Connections All external leads connecting to the IDA 4 Plus e g RS232 and Printer leads must be no longer than 2 5 meters in length viij Infusion Pump Analyzer Storage and Shipping Storage and Shipping Removing Internal Water before Shipping or Storage Before long term storage or shipping it is recommended that all internal water be removed from the instrument After manufacture and testing internal water is removed by connecting the FLUID OUT ports to a medical suction pump for 2 minutes in the unit OFF condition Users may wish to employ this method which will not harm the unit Do not use compressed air to clear out internal water since pressures greater than 310 kPa 45 psi may damage
3. Parameters n channel number a control number of device under test b technician name c set primary flow rate d set primary volume e set secondary flow rate f set secondary volume Fetch the Current Flow Measured on a Channel FLOWn Returned to host Flow nnnn nn hh mm ss mmm lt CR gt lt LF gt Where nnn nn is the flow rate in ml hr hh mm ss mmm is the time since the start of the test formatted as hh Hours mmMinutes ss Seconds mmm Milli seconds Fetch the Current Volume Accumulated on a Channel VOLn Returned to host Vol nnnn nn hh mm ss mmm lt CR gt lt LF gt Where nnn nn is the vol in ml hh mm ss mmm is the time since the start of the test formatted as hh Hours mm Minutes ssSeconds mmm _ Milli seconds B 4 Infusion Pump Analyzer H Computer Control Commande Fetch the Current Pressure on a Channel PRESn Returned to host PRES pppp hh mm ss mmm lt CR gt lt LF gt Where pppp is the pressure in the selected units hh mm ss mmm is the time since the start of the test formatted as hh Hours mmMinutes ss Seconds mmm Mill seconds Fetch the Peak Pressure on a Channel PKPRESn Returned to host PKF Where pppp is the peak pressure in the selected units hh mm ss mmm is the time since the start of the test formatted as hh Hours mm Minutes ss Seconds mmm Milli seconds B 5 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual ASCII Code Function Number of IDA 4
4. When shipping or transporting it is advisable to remove all water using a suction pump and enclose the unit in a plastic bag to prevent debris such as polystyrene chips entering the inlet or outlet connections 3 5 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Start up Screen FLUKE BIOMEDICAL IDA 4 Plus Infusion Device Analyzer Version 2 09 Serial Num 10001 Date 00 Jan 00 Time 14 40 00 When the unit starts an introductory screen containing the name of the instrument time date and firmware version is displayed After performing initialization procedures and self tests the instrument advances to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen Any errors detected are shown at the bottom of this screen Fatal errors are indicated as such and inhibit progress Non fatal errors give you the option to proceed Status All Channels Screen STATUS ALL CHANNELS UTIL SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP This is a dynamic screen that shows the current activity on all fitted channels The designation SETUP indicates a channel fitted with a transducer and ready for operation The upper case designation N O indicates a channel that either does not have a transducer fitted or is not operational This is the home screen returned to after all operations except those entered from the utilities menu Moving the cursor to UTIL and pressing ENTER invokes the UTILITIES menu Pressing the ENTER key with the cursor over SETUP invokes the CHANNEL SETUP me
5. 1000 ml hr Accuracy 1 of reading 1 LSD for flows of 16 200 ml hr for volumes over 20 ml Otherwise 2 of reading 1LSD after delivery of 10 ml under laboratory conditions Volume Measurement Technique Volume is measured directly by the transducer in minimum sample sizes of 60 micro liters Range 0 06 9999 ml Accuracy 1 of reading 1 LSD for flows of 16 200 ml hr for volumes over 20 ml Otherwise 2 of reading 1LSD after delivery of 10 ml under laboratory conditions PCA Bolus Measurement Technique Volume is measured directly by the transducer in minimum bolus volumes of 0 5 ml The measurement is made with a continuous rate between 0 0 and 30 ml hr The bolus flow rate should be at least four times the basal flow rate for reliable detection of boluses Min Bolus 0 5 ml Accuracy See volume measurement Pressure Measurement Technique Direct occlusion of the infusion line and measurement of pressure prior to the glass transducer Range 0 to 45 PSI and equivalents in mmHg and kPa Accuracy 1 of Full Scale 1 LSD under laboratory conditions 1 3 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 1 4 Physical Dimensions 19 05 cm x 18 11 cm x 30 18 L x W x H for rear panel handle add 3 81cm Weight 5 0 Kg with 4 transducer fitted Case Molded plastic front panel metal rear housing Color RAL 9002 Environmental Operational 15 30 C up to 50 Relative Humidity Storage 0 40 C at 85 RH
6. STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen Recall Tests The cursor is moved by pressing the up and down buttons When the required stored test is selected pressing ENTER brings up the menu selections shown at the bottom of the screen User s then have the options to PRINT text data DEL or ESC and return to UTILITIES main screen Note If you select DEL and press ENTER a warning screen is displayed as shown Selecting YES and pressing ENTER will DELETE ALL results Make sure you have printed or downloaded any records that you need Selecting NO returns to the UTILITIES menu Set Clock To Set the Clock use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed then the up and down keys to change to the required setting When correct settings are achieved press ENTER to accept these settings These settings cannot be altered once a test is in progress IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual LCD SETUP Printer Options Page Lines Report Cont IPage Layout Page 55 Full Use the left and right arrow Keys to select Use the up and down arrow Keys to change Press ENTER to Accept LCD Set up Cursor defaults to MODE when this screen is selected pressing ENTER changes the screen mode to black on white or white on black Choosing ESC and pressing ENTER accepts the mode and contrast as displayed and returns the screen to STATUS ALL CHANN Printer Options To Set printer Left Margin Form Feed and Layout use the left and righ
7. control the instrument and enter data Any time data is prompted for the bar code port is activated The ESC key on the external keyboard will activate the ESC option from the menu without moving it If there is data in a field when it is initially selected pressing ENTER will accept that data When you type over the first character any existing data will be wiped from the field and the newly typed data will replace it The last character typed can be deleted using the backspace key If ESC is pressed at any time during editing the program will back up to the previous field or screen as appropriate Ifa data field is reached without an external keyboard the up arrow button on the front panel can be used as an ESC key First Time Use When first used the operator should set his or her own user preferences Report Header Set these three lines to suit your requirements Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UTILITIES section for details Set Clock Set the time amp date to your time zone The IDA 4 Plus contains a battery backed real time clock device to maintain time and date when the instrument is switched off This is used to time stamp the start of tests It is not used to determine flow rate Test Parameters The preferred pressure units Graph deviation and PCA pre trigger time should be set Printer The IDA 4 Plus prints text reports only To ensure compatibility with most printers no special control codes are used If graphical
8. flow rate This value is recorded for information only Pressing ENTER in this field advances the program to the Secondary Rate field Pressing ESC will step back to the Primary Rate field Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Dual Rate Test Screen This is the screen that allows the operator to control the dual rate flow test It has a menu across the bottom of the screen that changes to reflect the progress of the test Dual Rate Test Screen Prime Mode CHANNEL 1 DUAL FLOW FLOW 1 VOLUME FLOW 2 0 00 Elapsed Time Inst Flow Back Pressure PRIME 0 00 ml h 0 00 mi VOLUME 00 00 00 0 00 ml h 0 00 psi When the screen is first displayed the operator is prompted to prime the channel This is essential to ensure that the measuring circuit is filled with fluid Prime This prompt stays on the screen while there is any air in the measuring circuit Pressing ENTER while this prompt displays PRIME will not have any effect As the circuit is primed the prompt changes to START There may be some flickering between PRIME and START as bubbles percolate through the system Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen ESC Selecting ESC or pressing ESC on the external keyboard takes the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu Dual Rate Test Screen Start Mode CHANNEL 1 DUAL FLOW FLOW 1 VOLUME FLOW 2 0 00 Elapsed Time Inst Flow Back Pressure AutoSTART S
9. flow rate If a flow rate is not entered when a test is set up then no deviation lines will be displayed PCA Pre Trig Time When performing Lockout Time tests with PCA pumps this sets the time prior to the expiry of the Lock out time that the IDA 4 Plus will start attempting to trigger the pump Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Channel Set up Menu This screen allows the operator to select the type of test to be performed as a rapid test or elect to enter further details before selecting the type of test The layout of options on this menu has been optimized to reduce the number of key presses when using the rapid test options Using the arrow keys move the cursors to the required selection and press ENTER to advance to the selected sub menu CHANNEL 1 SETUP OCCLUSION DEV INFO DUAL FLOW The following menu options are available Occlusion This advances to the OCCLUSION TEST screen where the operator will be prompted through the occlusion test It will not be possible to save the test results Flow This advances to the FLOW TEST screen where the operator will be guided through Flow tests It will not be possible to save the test results Dual Flow This advances to the DUAL FLOW INFORMATION screen even for a rapid test as some information is required to perform this test It will not be possible to save the test results Dev Info This advances to the DEVICE INFORMATION screen where
10. over periods of days rather than hours and where the patient is at home rather than in a hospital ward They can typically accept syringes between 2 and 10 ml and are able to achieve very low rates of delivery Because of this ability to accept various sizes of syringe these pumps may require the rate to be set in millimeters per day that is linear travel of syringe plunger against time They will be able to achieve the linear rate with considerable accuracy Calculations which depend on the syringe used may be required to convert from flow rate to linear travel per unit time The volumetric accuracy however can be variable depending on the rate set the fluid and syringe used and the type of tubing employed At the very low infusion rates which can be selected a few microliters per hour some of the infusate may migrate through the walls of the tubing and never actually reach the patient Miniature Volumetric Pumps use removable reservoirs which contain the solution within the pump Some may offer a large variety of programming options Those pumps having bolus on demand as well as basal rate are also suitable for PCA pumps Anesthesia Pumps These are syringe pumps designed for use in anesthesia or sedation and must be used only for this purpose They should be clearly labeled ANESTHESIA PUMP and should be restricted to operating and high dependency areas They are designed so that the rate may be changed and other functions acc
11. prime the channel This is essential to ensure that the measuring circuit is filled with fluid It is particularly important that the instrument is carefully primed when the loading dose is to be measured Prime This prompt stays on the screen while there is any air in the measuring circuit Pressing ENTER while this prompt displays PRIME will not have any effect As the circuit is primed the prompt will change to START and advance to Start Mode There may be some flickering between PRIME and START as bubbles are pushed through the system ESC Selecting ESC or pressing ESC on the external keyboard takes the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions PCA Test Screen Start Mode Channel 1 PCA Last Bolus Average 0 00 Volume ml 0 00 0 00 Flow Rate 0 00 0 Duration 0 Interval Bolus Count 0 Basal Flow Rate Elapsed Time 0 00 ml h 00 00 00 Total Volume 0 00 ml AutoSTART START STATUS ESC When the measuring circuit is primed successfully the screen changes as shown Auto Start Pressing ENTER on this option puts the IDA 4 Plus into AutoSTART mode The prompt will flash until the instrument detects that the fluid is flowing then start the test Start When the measuring circuit is primed successfully the screen changes as shown The following menu options are available ESC Selecting ESC or pressing the ESC key on the external keyboard takes the ope
12. pumps are powered devices to provide the desired flow rate by a positive pumping action This type includes Drip Rate Pumps These are devices in which the desired flow rate is set in drops per minute The electronic mechanism then counts the drops as they fall through the drop chamber and the appropriate volume is infused into the patient usually by a linear peristaltic pumping action Volumetric Pumps These are devices in which the desired flow rate is set in milliliters per hour A variety of pumping means incorporating a known volume displacement are used for example a specified cassette mechanism A drop sensor may be present for the purpose of indicating an empty infusion bag or for the detection of inaccuracies in delivered volume Syringe Pumps Syringe Drivers These are devices in which a syringe or cartridge containing the solution to be infused is secured in the pump and a plunger is driven forwards at a predetermined rate to achieve the desired infusion rate A 1 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Patient Controlled Analgesia PCA Pumps These are devices in which the patient is able to initiate a dose of the infusion solution for the relief of pain Access by the patient to the pump itself is prevented pre programmed restraints are placed on the parameters of the boluses and in addition a basal rate delivery of solution outside the control of the patient may be provided Pumps for Ambulatory Use Thes
13. reports are required the optional PC program HydroGraph is required Measuring Circuit It is advisable to ensure that the fluid circuits are flushed with at least 100ml of the test fluid before the first use Test Fluid The IDA 4 Plus Infusion Device Analyzer is intended for use with de ionized water with added detergent Fluids intended for use on patients high viscosity oily or corrosive substances will damage the transducer system Tap water may contain contaminates which will also damage the transducer A suitable test fluid can be made using de ionized water with a wetting agent such as MICRO 90 It is suggested that a 1 stock solution of MICRO 90 be prepared in volume using de ionised water which may be kept up to 6 months in a closed vessel This solution should then be diluted 10 1 with de ionized water for daily use Should the water you use cause too much foaming then a 20 1 dilution is recommended for the daily solution Infusion Pump Analyzer Operating Instructions 3 MICRO 90 is available from International Product Corp 201 Connecticut Dr P O Box 70 Burlington NJ 08016 0070 USA Tel 609 386 8770 also International Product Corp 1 Church Row Chistlehurst Kent BR7 5PG United Kingdom Tel 0208 467 8944 Warning of Contamination Care should also be taken to prevent dirt dust metal swarf or other debris from entering the measuring system since these are likely damage the transducers
14. results of the PCA test to non volatile memory for later printing or transfer to a computer via the RS232 port Save amp Print This saves the results as described above then sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Print This sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu Graph This switches to the PCA GRAPH screen for the current channel Delete This deletes the current set of results from memory without saving to non volatile memory Once this option has been invoked there will not be any way to recover view or print the results of this test Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions PCA Graph Screen The PCA GRAPH screen displays the available data in a bar graph format The amplitude of each spike Channel 1 PCA GRAPH T Vol represents the flow rate at which each bolus is Ger administered The width of each spike represents the Bol Vol time duration of that bolus The gap between successive 1 00 spikes will represent the time interval between
15. the Total Volume field Pressing ESC will return to the Channel Set up Menu Total Volume This is the total volume to be infused during the test as set on the PCA pump When this volume has been delivered two long beeps will be sounded and a message displayed Pressing ENTER at the end of this field advances the program to the Bolus Volume field Pressing ESC will step back to the Basal Flow Rate field Bolus Volume This is the bolus volume that the pump is set to deliver This value is recorded for information purposes only Pressing ENTER in this field advances the program to the Lockout Time minutes field Pressing ESC will step back to the Total Volume field Lockout Time minutes This field and the Lockout Time seconds field set the time the device under test should inhibit requests for a bolus after the last bolus was delivered Lockout Time seconds This field is used in conjunction with the Lockout Time minutes field as described above Pressing ENTER in this filed advances the program to the Loading Dose field Pressing ESC will step back to the Lockout Time minutes field Lockout time is the time that the PCA pump is programmed to inhibit patient demands between boluses This is used in combination with Pre Trigger Time as set in the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN to attempt to trigger the PCA pump Loading Dose This is the volume expected to be delivered as the pump starts It appears to the instrumen
16. the pressure transducer Storage and Packing Remove as much internal water as possible as described above Store away from sunlight Protect from frost internal water may freeze and expand Protect from vibration and shock The unit is a delicate electronic measuring instrument and as such should be cared for in the appropriate manner The unit should not be opened unless there is a facility to confirm the function and calibration of the unit afterwards There are certain types of keyboard that under ESD conditions can cease to function Disconnecting the keyboard and reconnecting usually restores normal keyboard function It is recommended a CE marked keyboard is used Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this document are acknowledged Manufacturing for Fluke Biomedical 6920 Seaway Blvd Everett WA 98203 USA 775 883 3400 800 648 7952 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Warranty Warranty and Product Support Fluke Biomedical warrants this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for one full year from the date of original purchase During the warranty period we will repair or at our option replace at no charge a product that proves to be defective provided you return the product shipping prepaid to Fluke Biomedical This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as the result of service or modification by other than Fluke Biomedical IN NO EVENT SHALL FLUKE BIOMEDIC
17. this option puts the IDA 4 Plus into AutoSTART mode The prompt will flash until the instrument detects that the fluid is flowing then start the test Start To manually start the test move to the START selection and press ENTER The IDA 4 Plus will immediately start analyzing the fluid flow once this is done Status This will invoke the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen ESC Selecting ESC or pressing the ESC key on the external keyboard will take the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu 3 15 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Flow Test Screen Measuring Mode When the flow test is started the screen is advanced to CHANNEL 1 FLOW the measuring mode as shown This enables more menu FLOW 0 00 A8 Kanton VOLUME 0 00 m Status ELAPSED TIME 00 00 00 This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen INST FLOW 0 00 ml h Graph BACK PRESSURE 0 mmHg This switches to the FLOW GRAPH screen for the current channel STATUS GRAPH FLOW occL END Flow This ends the current test clears the values from the screen and proceeds to the FLOW TEST screen in either PRIME or START mode depending on the current state of the transducer The results of the subsequent test will be appended to those of the test terminated by this option Occlusion This ends the current test clears the values from the screen and proceeds to the OCCLUSION TEST screen in Wait Mode The results of the subsequent test will be appended to those of the test
18. water inside Care of the Instrument Case Clean using a damp cloth with a mild detergent The molded front panel and rear housing can be damaged if an abrasive cleaner is used Do not use any type of solvent to clean the case Cleaning the Inside of the Instrument Over a long period of use there may be some scaling of the inside tubes etc Also there may be organic growth inside the measuring system We suggest occasional cleaning e g every 3 months as follows 1 Inject 20 ml of warm detergent solution into each channel that is fitted with a measuring transducer and leave for at least 5 minutes Then flush out with water Hypochlorite Chlorine Bleach is not allowed nor any alcohol based agent IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 4 2 User Performance Check The Calibration is set at the factory For accurate Re Calibration or resetting of Calibration the unit must be returned via the dealer Users may wish to check for faults after a period of use or after shock to the unit We suggest the pressure measurement performance is checked by connecting an external pressure gauge and syringe to the fluid inlet connector of each channel fitted Initiating an occlusion test on each channel in turn each Fluid inlet must be vented to atmosphere at the start of the test and then raise the pressure to 1 Bar on each channel fitted and checking that the pressure readings are approximately as expected We suggest that flow measureme
19. 60 Email service fluke com vii IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 2 Pack the instrument carefully using the original packing materials if available Failure to pack the instrument properly could void your warranty and result in you paying for the instrument s repair 3 Insure the unit for full retail value and ship to the address specified by Fluke Warnings Patient Circuit This instrument has been designed for testing infusion devices but must NEVER be used while connected to a patient Tubing sets utilized to test infusion devices must never be used to administer fluids to patients Some older style infusion devices may have reusable components that could come in direct contact with the fluids being pumped When testing these types of devices care must be taken to avoid possible contamination of reusable components due to backflow conditions Contamination of the Measuring System For best results use degassed water made up with detergent as described under Test Fluid on page 3 4 High viscosity fluids cannot be used Liquid containing oils solvents or strong chemicals may also damage or contaminate the transducer Do not use Bleach type of sterilizing agents or alcohol s To extend the life of the transducer and to maintain accuracy it is recommended that periodically 20 ml of detergent solution be introduced into the fluid inlet port left for 30 minutes and then flushed out with 500 ml of clean water
20. AL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Only serialized products and their accessory items those products and items bearing a distinct serial number tag are covered under this one year warranty PHYSICAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE OR PHYSICAL ABUSE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY Items such as cables and nonserialized modules are not covered under this warranty Recalibration of instruments is not covered under the warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province to province or country to country This warranty is limited to repairing the instrument to Fluke Biomedical s specifications Warranty Disclaimer Should you elect to have your instrument serviced and or calibrated by someone other than Fluke Biomedical please be advised that the original warranty covering your product becomes void when the tamper resistant Quality Seal is removed or broken without proper factory authorization We strongly recommend therefore that you send your instrument to Fluke Biomedical for factory service and calibration especially during the original warranty period In all cases breaking the tamper resistant Quality Seal should be avoided at all cost as this seal is the key to your original instrument warranty In the event that the seal must be broken to gain internal access to the instrument you must first contact Fluke Biomedical s Technical Assistance Departmen
21. AVE SAVE amp PRINT PRINT GRAPH STATUS DELETE This view of the OCCLUSION TEST screen allows the operator to save print or delete the results of the occlusion test Save This saves the results of the occlusion test or the series of tests to non volatile memory for later printing or transfer to a computer via the RS232 port Save amp Print This saves the results as described above then sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Print This sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu Graph This switches to the OCCLUSION GRAPH screen for the current channel Delete This deletes the current set of results from memory without saving to non volatile memory CAUTION Once this option has been invoked there will not be any way to recover view or print the results of this test 3 21 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Occlusion Graph Screen CHANNEL 1 OCCLUSION Inst 9 05 psi 00 02 19 Peak 0 39 psi 00 02 19 STATUS VIEW 3 22 This
22. CA trigger output This eliminates the need to ensure that the IDA 4 Plus is displaying the correct screen Ready This LED will illuminate indicating that a bolus can be triggered on that channel When a bolus is detected the LED will extinguish PCA Trigger Output 8 PCA trigger output configuration The PCA Trigger Output jacks one for each channel iromiinterface box 1 4 phono provide floating relay contacts Normally open contacts are available between ring and shield Normally closed cd JEE contacts are available between tip and shield Refer to to PCA pump I alel g the pump manufacturer s service manual when Ope maly preparing a PCA trigger cable contacts normally closed contacts lt 2 3 28 Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions remote call input configuration to interface box 1 4 phono qrr Was DS SIS D shield from pump high low Remote Call Input Any change in the Remote Call Input jacks one for each channel will be detected by the IDA 4 Plus For voltage output remote call connect the higher potential to the ring and the lower potential or ground to the tip For relay output remote call the polarity does not matter Refer to the pump manufacturer s service manual when preparing a remote call input cable 3 29 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 3 30 Dual Rate Test Information Screen DUAL RATE TEST INFORMATION Secondary Rate ml h Se
23. CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 2 5 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 2 6 Chapter 3 Operating Instructions This chapter discusses and illustrates the method of connecting units under test and the vatious operational modes Connecting Infusion Pumps under Test See Inlet Hose Connections and Outlet Hose Connections drawings The Inlet Hose Connection drawing on the next page shows a method of connecting the inlets from units under test together with a priming syringe both connected via a 3 way tap This method is the only method that should be employed with this instrument The Outlet Hose Connection drawing on page 3 shows the drain hose connections from the unit to an open drainage collection vessel Please note that the drain Fluid Outlets should each have an independent hose to the drainage vessel and should not be joined in any way Note Infusion device measurement accuracy is also affected by the compliance of the infusion device and delivery tubes This is because there is a momentary blockage of flow when the measurement transducer is emptied The back pressure created by these events could cause some of the flow to be diverted into the compliance of the infusion device For most infusion devices the effect is trivial less than 0 5 but with very soft connecting tubing and large air pockets in the device or tubing it could be significant The tubing between the infusion device and the IDA 4 Plus should t
24. CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu Graph This switches to the DUAL FLOW GRAPH screen for the current channel to allow a graph of the results to be viewed before they are saved or printed Delete This deletes the current set of results from memory without saving to non volatile memory Once this option has been invoked there will not be any way to recover view or print the results of this test 3 33 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Dual Rate Graph Screen The DUAL FLOW RATE screen displays the average CHANNEL 1 DUAL FLOW flow rate for the primary and for the secondary flows Primary Deviation marks as described in the single flow rate F SS 25 graph are shown for the primary flow rate only 00 01 00 Text at the right of the graph displays the primary flow rate volume delivered at that rate and the duration of Secondary the primary flow This is followed by the secondary F 5 19 V 0 35 00 04 01 rate flow rate and volume delivered at the secondary flow 00 05 06 Status SS This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu View This returns to the DUAL RATE TEST screen in either the Measuring Mode or the End of Test Mode depending on which mode called this screen 3 34 Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions LA Oe E ee ON E Es Mea
25. FLUKE Biomedical leie Manual o IDA 4 Plus Infusion Pump Analyzer FLUKE Biomedical IDA 4 Plus Infusion Pump Analyzer Operators Manual April 2005 2005 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Infusion Pump Analyzer Contents Contents Rn CT iii ele TEE Customer Service and Sales cessessecssesecseseeceseeseesecseesecnevscceseeevscceaeeccsaecseesecaesseceaeeecaaecseeaecseverenaserceaeeateneeas All Rights Reserve Restrictions and Liabilities ccccccsccessesseeesceesceeccesecesecaecsaecseecaeeeaeceaeseeeeeceaeseseceaecaecaecaaeeeeseaecaesaeeeneeeneeegs ee ee Eege KEEN iii Patent Ci Cunt EE Contamination of the Measuring System ccccesceesessecesecesecseecseeeseeeneeseeeecesesesecaecaecsaecaeecaeeaecaecseeeeeeneeegs EXPlOSiOm ET Switching the Instrument ON or OFF a annssnssssnsssssnsssnssnssnsssnsss EE SU Re Oe Removing Internal Water before Shipping or Storage n nn ss a Storage and Packing u a a oniranran nasua EE EeEe dee Trademark EE Eeer Mee Ke Warranty and Product StippOrt EE Device Compatibilty sasen n u EE EE About This Manual EEN Le Ek Ehe e EE le Pressure Measurements su u nun u S u S Ee INTE EBnvieonmental u u bet REESEN ae ee ese Tr nsportabilily Q n hl u SQ uqu SQ SSS GE ee ee An OvVelrVieW uuuuu u uu a aS nade tect en ccewen
26. N Test lt a EE ght eh cB Sei GR GE EAA eS ce Genie Warning of Contamination sisis u ccscsccdecagscceceacedciuesseedscealecedcoagedvacccdacesceetucdndecdducndeddecuadeceacddcnsdeataccedecd eesses Start Up EEN e EE ONE U H0eS E u a S E q ut u Saat u Sa qa T u ec rere Recall KEEN e HE kon gnnm nnn e a i E E Ea E eaa E Eo E aE LCDS eE END EE Printer EE EE Report Headers u a Deeg EREE E EE Ee Engineering Test 23 Test Parameters ce cesscecssveevesscetseuesscusnacs EES Eddie Channel Setup Meisce E S E RE E E E Device Informati Ois ua u a en E LEEENA EPE EEEE EEE EEE AE Sub Ment l u y u m a nsspas AEE EEE EEPE ATE E EAE E E Na Sub MENU uu s i usay E NEESS Flow Test Sereenm Prime Mode uuu lll u ieee eee sek ieee Flow Test Screen Start Med EE Flow Test Screen Measuring Mode AAA Flow Test Screen End of Test Mode sesescssrcesesesssessesvenesenencssesenenessesosenensessnanenenenensnsesesonensenesonenenees Flow Graph Soret E PVE CISION RE Occlusion Test Screen Wait Mode Occlusion Test Screen Start Mode Occlusion Test Screen Measuring Mode Occlusion Test Screen End of Test Mode Occlusion Graph Screen ccccescesecsseessesseeeeeeseceeecescensecnseceaecsaecsaecaeecaeseaeseeeseeeaeeeseseaeseeeseeneeenseceaeenseeeeeaeeeaes PCA Test Information Screen NK PCA Test Screen Prime Mode PCA Test Screen Start Mode PCA Test Screen Measuring Mode PCA Test Screen End of Test Mode esesesceseceseseesssssenenescn
27. Plus Parameters lt gt BYE Terminates 0 gt Computer Control POLL Returns of channels installed units e ad asss n Channel number TT VT veier Test n Channel number Test n Gea number TT TTT weienger n Channel number CnD a b c d e f Starts a Dual Flow Test n E number END n End a Test n Channel number FLOWn Fetches current flow n Channel number rate volume pressure pressure a PCA trigger Table B 1 ASCII Code Commands used in the Computer Control Protocol
28. TART 0 00 ml h 0 00 m VOLUME 00 00 00 0 00 ml h 0 00 psi STATUS ESC When the measuring circuit is primed successfully the screen advances to the Start Mode Auto Start Pressing ENTER on this option puts the IDA 4 Plus into AutoSTART mode The prompt will flash until the instrument detects that the fluid is flowing then start the test Start When the channel is primed this option is displayed and enabled Pressing ENTER while this item is selected starts the test and advances to the Measuring Mode Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen ESC Selecting ESC or pressing ESC on the external keyboard takes the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu 3 31 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Dual Rate Test Screen Measuring Mode When the test is started the screen enters measuring mode for the primary flow rate Flow 1 as shown This FLOW 1 0 00 enables further menu options miih As the test progresses the IDA 4 Plus detects the VO LUME 0 00 ml change in flow rate and changes the display to FLOW 2 0 00 VOLUME emphasize the secondary flow rate Flow 2 The Elapsed Time 00 00 00 Instantaneous Flow Rate shall be displayed in this screen between the elapsed time and backpressure readings CHANNEL 1 DUAL FLOW Inst Flow 0 00 ml h Back Pressure 0 00 psi Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen Graph This switches to the DUAL FLOW GRAPH screen for the current channel
29. also be linked to controlled by and display results via a PC using an external program such as HydroGraph available from Fluke Biomedical Volume amp Flow Measurement Volume and flow measurements are achieved by using a calibrated burette and opto sensors within each measurement transducer to accurately monitor the volume and time of the meniscus passing up the burette This data is processed to provide Average Flow Rates Bolus and Total Volume Delivered and Timing measurements Occlusion amp Back Pressure Measurement A pressure transducer within each transducer performs pressure measurement The output of the pressure transducer is fed to a conditioning amplifier then processed and the results displayed on the LCD and if connected on the PC screen The user has the option to display Occlusion Pressure in psi mmHg or kPa whereas Back Pressure measurement is set to default to mmHg only IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 2 2 Front Panel Description 1 Liquid Crystal Display 240 dot W x 128 H Graphic and Alphanumeric With backlight 2 Up Down Right and Left key pad switches 3 Enter keypad A Power ONT Indicator 5 Channel 1 Fluid IN connector 6 Channel 2 Fluid IN connector hs Channel 3 Fluid IN connector 8 Channel 4 Fluid IN connector Infusion Pump Analyzer An Overview Front Panel Layout Drawing SC 4d w b o inl
30. ator to prime the channel Once primed the operator will have to press the Start key on the IDA 4 Plus front panel or send the CnV command again Parameters n channel number a control number of device under test b technician name c set flow rate Perform an Occlusion Pressure Test CnO a b c This command starts an occlusion pressure test on the specified channel The IDA 4 Plus status all channels screen will prompt the operator to start the test The operator can either press the start key on the front panel or send the CnO command again Parameters n channel number a control number of device under test b technician name c set flow rate Perform a PCA Test CnPCA a b c This command starts the PCA test on the specified channel The IDA 4Plus status all channels screen will prompt the operator to prime the channel and start the test Once primed the operator can press the start key on the front panel or send the CnPCA command again Parameters n channel number a control number of device under test b technician name c set basal flow rate B 3 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Perform a Dual Flow Rate Test CnD a b c d e f This command starts a Dual Flow rate test on the specified channel The IDA 4 Plus status all channels screen will prompt the operator to prime the channel and start the test Once primed the operator can press the start key on the front panel or send the CnD command again
31. ble of accurate delivery of solution over a wider range of flow rates than controllers at both the low and high ends of the delivery range and may be designed for specialist applications to which they must then be restricted Drip Rate Pumps The flow rate is selected in drops per minute and this alone allows users to distinguish them from volumetric pumps A drop sensor attached to the drip chamber counts drops and the pump then infuses the set drip rate into the patient Pumping is achieved either by the peristaltic action of rollers or usually by mechanical fingers linear peristaltic on deformable tubing This latter type of pump uses a standard administration set but rotary peristaltic pumps generally require softer tubing and special sets are provided with a pumping insert made of suitable material Pumps that use drop sensing as their means of control do not normally compensate for variation in drop size Controls are few and simple with only rudimentary alarms to warn of any departure from the set rate and some other malfunctions Air in line detection is rarely if ever provided and the occlusion response is poor with high pressures being reached These pressures are so high that in practice the alarm would probably never activate during extra vascular infusion Volumetric Pumps These are the preferred pumps for medium and large flow rate and large volume infusions although some are designed specially to operate at l
32. boluses ml Numerical representation of the total volume delivered Count 3 and the volume of the last bolus delivered will be displayed down the right of the graph 00 02 00 eae Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu View This returns to the PCA TEST screen in either the Measuring Mode or the End of Test Mode depending on which mode this screen was called from PCA Bolus Trigger Methods The IDA 4 Plus has two methods of operating with PCA bolus triggering automatic and manual Some PCA pumps provide a connector to allow the Patient Demand to be requested The IDA 4 Plus enables this facility via the PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface Automated Bolus Trigger With pumps that can be triggered electrically the bolus trigger signals are generated at one second intervals starting before the end of the lockout period The programmed period before lockout time expires is adjustable from the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN Manual Bolus Trigger It is not possible to trigger some types of PCA pumps directly Examples are ambulatory devices that have the trigger mounted on the pump case or pumps that use a pneumatic trigger With these pumps the operator will have to press the BOLUS TRIG prompt on the PCA TEST screen at the same time as pressing the bolus request button on the pump PCA Pump Testing Scenarios Various s
33. cenarios under which a PCA pump could be tested are considered in the following paragraphs These scenarios may not be exhaustive and some parameters may have to be changed to satisfy the testing requirements of some pumps PCA Activity Only The basic test scenario would have the PCA pump set up to supply an initial loading or bolus then deliver a series of boluses following a lockout period The basal rate will be set to zero 3 27 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual PCA Activity with Basal Flow This will follow the PCA Activity Only scenario described above but with a basal flow rate set The basal flow rate should also be entered on the IDA 4 Plus Basal Flow Only When a PCA pump is operated with the basal flow rate only it should be tested using the normal single flow rate method Optional PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface E gt CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 PCA TRIGGER OUTPUT REMOTE CALL INPUT J bm ZE J CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 READY READY READY READY Q O O O tracer tricceR tricceR tricceR Ne J The PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface allows PCA pumps to be triggered by the IDA 4 Plus It also has connections to allow alarm conditions of pumps to be monitored It connects to the IDA 4 Plus via the 15 Way socket on the rear panel Trigger One trigger button is provided for each channel to trigger a PCA pump via the P
34. condary Vol ml Primary Rate Primary Vol S OK ESC DEL This screen prompts the operator for information required to perform a dual rate flow test As a minimum requirement the primary flow rate will be needed Secondary Rate This is the flow rate of the second part of the infusion This is a mandatory field for dual flow rate measurement It is used in conjunction with the primary flow rate to help the flow rate discrimination algorithms Secondary will show as Flow 1 Pressing ENTER in this field advances the program to the Secondary Volume field Pressing ESC will step back to the Primary Volume field Secondary Volume This is the volume to be delivered at the secondary flow rate This value is recorded for information only Pressing ENTER in this field advances to the DUAL RATE TEST screen Pressing ESC will backtrack to the Secondary Rate field Primary Rate This is the flow rate of the first part of the infusion Ifa Flow Rate has been entered on the DEVICE INFORMATION screen it is automatically entered into this field This is a mandatory field for dual flow rate measurement It is used in conjunction with the secondary flow rate to help the flow rate discrimination algorithms Primary will show as Flow 2 Pressing ENTER in this field advances the program to the Primary Volume field Pressing ESC will return to the CHANNEL SETUP menu screen Primary Volume This is the volume to be delivered at the primary
35. csecneesesarenaeseceaecaeaecaeesdecaeeaesaeeeeeneees Gravity Controlleprsu a a e aaa wan aan ukawa anta he sate a Ea Dip Rate Comtrollers siya aaa ann ege EEN Volumetric te EE ees Mr EE Drip RAe EE Volumetric PUMPS eege ee a a Qa mamba ak Gee E a ea an ee Syringe Pumps Syringe Drivers Patient Controlled Analgesia PCA Pumps P mps forAmbulatory Use u osia eatis esai aiota aE apinan i aeaea oae eaa AEDE RAAE IRRE Anesthesia PUMPS aita a eebe a Su A M lti P tpose PUMps ET Other TEE Flow EE e Infusion Devices A More Detailed Look Gravity Controllers u u asi nun REE E amas qanpa nataqa mamanqa EEEE E Ea SE General u suu e S EE Ee ANERE Drip Rate Controllers i u an sie cceausts EES Eege gua anu n Ee Accuracy of Drip Controlled D Vices ic c ccsc ciscscccccadeccaesscecveesads csutadecdeccescecceaseceeccadeddadecdacnadectaentdecdecsaesadeccaceadd Volumetric Controllers isco s s n Sq e naa ia cab ha a ENEE tere EE EE EE Drip Is Kate Pump yau s aa s n anun Sau E usa Sau a usu ened Volumettic PUMPS eege Syringe EIERE PCA EE Pumps for Ambulatory UsS amp uuu L ere Sis ee aspa ee Mimiatur Syringe PUMPS sees Miniatiir Vol metri PUMPS u nu S aaa NEEN Anesthesia PBRRpDSuu ull lu aes ae ected eatin UR eh See ee B Computer Control Commands OCT Wan EE deed Controlling the IDA 4 Plus with Hvdrot rapnb y eccescesecsceeseeeseeeeceeeceecesecesecaecaecaaecseecaeeeaeeeeeeneeeeeeeeees Controlling the IDA 4 Plus Using Serial Pr
36. d of the infusion comprehensive alarm systems automatic switch over to internal battery operation on failure of mains supply with the facility to use the device on internal battery power only if no mains power is available for example during transportation other features often available are micro and macro delivery modes computer interface operator call alarm primary and secondary piggyback infusion capability and a technical memory log which can record the last few hundred operations for incident analysis Typically most volumetric pumps will perform satisfactorily at rates down to 5 ml h If you wish to infuse at lower rates you should check the trumpet graph Below 1 ml h the performance should be checked by referring to the manufacturer Syringe Pumps These are low volume high accuracy devices designed to infuse at low flow rates and are typically calibrated for delivery in milliliters per hour typically 0 1 to 99 ml h Many pumps will accept different sizes and different brands of syringe up to 50 60 or even 100 ml but the pumps must be set up for a particular type and size of syringe in use unless the pump detects the syringe size and type automatically Total dose volume without refilling is limited to the size of the syringe used They are mains and or battery powered and tend to cost less than volumetric pumps Programming in units other than milliliters per hour may be possible with some having a bolus facility
37. d the infusion solution is infiltrating surrounding tissue An alarm operates when there is a significant departure from the set drip rate No alarm should ever be regarded as being a nuisance Controllers are recommended for use in many lower risk applications involving fluid replacement therapy where their low delivery pressure early warning of problems at the infusion site inability to pump air and the reduced risk of extra vascular infusion due to the low delivery pressure are considerable advantages Drip Rate Controllers use standard solutions sets and although they look much like a pump they have no pumping mechanism They are sometimes marked CONTROLLER The flow rate is selected in drops per minute and controlled by battery or mains powered line occlusion valves Controls tend to be few and simple to operate More advanced models incorporate a flow status system which gives a visual indication of resistance to flow A drop sensor is always included Drip rate controllers are suitable for the majority of lower risk infusions in which volumetric accuracy is of lesser importance see below Accuracy of Drip Controlled Devices Because of the high accuracy of drop counting mechanisms used by gravity controllers it is natural to assume that volume delivery will be correct according to the conversion used it may not be The normal drops ml for a set or the value taken from a conversion chart are approximate and the actual drop
38. dvances to the Serial Num field Pressing ESC back tracks to the Manufacturer field Serial Num This optional field is used to record the serial number of the infusion device under test A maximum of sixteen characters is allowed Pressing ENTER from this field advances to the Location field Pressing ESC goes back to the Device Type field 3 13 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Device Control No Operator Flow Rate Manufacturer Device Type Serial Num Location Information Chan 1 12345 Your Name 10 ESC FLOW OCCL PCA DUAL Press ENTER for next field Press ESC for previous field Location This is an optional field of sixteen characters in length It is used to store the normal location of the device under test Pressing ENTER from this field advances to the SUB MENU 2 ESC goes back to the Serial Number field Sub Menu2 This menu allows you to select the type of test to perform after you have entered all the information about the device being tested ESC This back tracks to the Location field This gives the operator a chance to correct any of the preceding information that may have been entered incorrectly Flow This advances to the FLOW TEST screen where the operator will be guided through a flow rate test Occlusion This advances to the OCCLUSION TEST screen where the operator is prompted through the occlusion test PCA This advances to the PCA TEST INFORMATION screen to reques
39. e Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen ESC Selecting ESC or pressing the ESC key on the external keyboard will take the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu Occlusion Test Screen Measuring Mode CHANNEL 1 OCCLUSION PRESSURE 0 00 psi TIME 00 00 00 Peak Pressure psi Time of Peak 00 00 00 STATUS GRAPH FLOW OCCL END 3 20 When the test is started the screen enters the measuring mode as shown This enables further menu options Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen Graph This switches to the OCCLUSION GRAPH screen for the current channel Flow This ends the current test clears the values from the screen and proceeds to the FLOW TEST screen in either PRIME or START mode depending on the current state of the transducer The results of the subsequent test will be appended to those of the test terminated by this option Occlusion This ends the current test clears the values from the screen and proceeds to the OCCLUSION TEST screen in Wait Mode The results of the subsequent test will be appended to those of the test terminated by this option End Ends the test or sequence of tests and advances the OCCLUSION TEST screen to the End of Test Mode Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Occlusion Test Screen End of Test Mode CHANNEL 1 OCCLUSION Peak Pressure 0 00 psi Time of Peak 00 00 00 Total Test Time 00 00 00 Set Flow Rate S
40. e are small and light enough to be carried around by the patient without unduly interfering with everyday activities Anesthesia Pumps These are syringe pumps suitable for the administration of anesthetic agents and unsuitable for any other use Multi Purpose Pumps These can be made to perform as one of the above listed pump Other Devices These include non electrically powered devices which do not have electrically generated alarm signals Some of them are charged with a syringe and then deliver their output more or less continuously with flow being controlled by a flow regulating means such as a capillary tube This type of pumping device may use an elastomeric membrane which once expanded provides sufficient force to drive the infusion Applications include PCA ands emergency situations The performance of non electrically powered devices is generally inferior to those types mentioned above but they may have other advantages such as simplicity and the ability to operate in difficult environments Spring driven clockwork and gas powered infusion devices are also available Flow Regulators which are manually set non powered devices which appear in a variety of forms and which clamp onto or are inserted in the line They usually have a rotary dial to give to give an indication of expected flow rate Some of these devices claim to compensate for venous back pressure and maintain consistent flow The performance of non e
41. ed specifically for this application They are typically syringe pumps as the total volume of drug to be infused can usually be contained in a single use syringe Some PCA pumps are based on volumetric designs The difference between a PCA pump and a normal syringe pump is the provision of a facility to enable patients to deliver a bolus dose themselves A PCA pump may be programmed by clinical staff to deliver a pre set bolus on demand with a pre set lock out time between boluses In addition to the bolus delivered on patient demand PCA pumps may also be programmed to deliver a basal rate continuous low rate infusion Examples of programming options are Loading dose continuous infusion continuous infusion with bolus on demand Bolus on demand only with choice of units ml or ug ml etc and variable lockout time drug concentration Once programmed access to the control of the pump is usually only permitted by a key or software code but in some cases limited patient access is allowed in order to change some parameters IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual A feature of most PCA pumps is a memory log which can be accessed either through the display or downloaded via a printer or computer This enables the clinician to determine when and how often a demand has been made by the patient and what total volume of drug has been infused over a given time There is a range of miniature battery powered volumetric pumps designed for PCA applica
42. essed immediately whilst infusing They need to infuse over a higher flow rate range than normal syringe pumps and have a high bolus rate facility so that the induction dose may be delivered quickly with a single operation Because of their application these pumps may have a number of specific features such as Programming for body weight and drug concentration drug specific smart card system which automatically calibrates the pump for the drug Infusion Pump Analyzer A Infusion Devices Delivery Methods being infused built in drug libraries interface for computer control and monitoring If these facilities are software enabled by programming or smart card for example in a pump that is otherwise suitable for other applications they must be disabled before these pumps are used in any other application Management must initiate policies to ensure that this is done If these facilities cannot be locked out In no circumstances should these pumps be used for any other application A 7 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual A 8 Appendix B Computer Control Commands This Appendix gives an overview of computer commands necessary to control the IDA 4 Plus Overview With the computer control feature the user is provided more power and flexibility with the IDA 4 Plus For example automation of all channels can be achieved for a completely paperless approach to documentation When using computer control the front keypad will be
43. ets FN gt oO o channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 charinel 4 2 3 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Rear Panel Description 9 Mains ON OFF switch 10 Three pin IEC mains inlet connection 11 Twin fuses integral with mains connector 12 Alarm Control port 15 way for optional trigger interface 13 Parallel Printer Port 25 way Female Configured in the same way as a PC Printer Port 14 Bar Code Wand Port 9 way Female Configured for HP Smart Wand 2400 Baud n 8 1 15 Computer RS232 Port 9 way Female Configured in the same way as PC COM Port 16 Channel 4 Fluid OUT connector 17 Channel 3 Fluid OUT connector 18 PC AT keyboard Port Configured for AT keyboards 19 Channel 2 Fluid OUT connector 20 Channel 1 Fluid OUT connector 21 Carrying handle 2 4 Infusion Pump Analyzer An Overview Rear Panel Layout Drawing i H H H Gn E j POWER INPUT SPECIFICATION VOLTAGE 90 250 VAC FREQUENCY 50 60 Hz OFF VA 50 SERIAL NO mm ON 1 AMP FUSI POWER SWITCH POWER CONNECTOR WARNING A CAUTION REFER TO ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS 1 NOT TO BE USED ON INFUSION DEVICES WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO PATIENTS 2 NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE 3 NOT TO BE OPENED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL BAR CODE ALARM WAND PORT CONTROL PORT KEYBOARD COMPUTER RS 232 PORT e PARALLEL PRINTER PORT FLUID OUTLET CHANNEL 4
44. graph displays the pressure value over time It automatically adjusts its scale so that its maximum pressure and time are always within the axes The numerical data displayed at the right of the graph will include the current pressure and elapsed time Below this will be the peak pressure reached and the time that the peak was reached The pressure units are those selected from the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu View This returns to the OCCLUSION TEST screen in either the Measuring Mode or the End of Test Mode depending on which mode called this screen Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Chan 1 PCA Test PCA Test Information Screen Information Basal Flow Rate Continuous Total Volume Bolus Volume Lockout Time Loading Dose ai 9 ml ml ml I OK ESC DEL This screen is displayed whenever the operator elects to perform a PCA TEST Basal Flow Rate This is a field must be completed to help the flow rate discriminate algorithms within the PCA analysis routines If a flow rate has been entered on the DEVICE INFORMATION screen then it will be displayed in this field It can be accepted by pressing ENTER or it may be changed at this point which will also change the Flow Rate Pressing ENTER at the end of this field advances the program to
45. herefore be fairly rigid and all air should be removed before starting each flow test At high flow rates it may be desirable to increase the compliance of the inlet tubing longer or softer tube if the back pressure interferes with the occlusion sensing alarms in the infusion device 3 1 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Inlet Hose Connections Drawing FLUID IN 20 ml PRIMING SYRINGE FROM INFUSION DEVICES 3 2 Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Outlet Hose Connections Drawing W s s 1 SS I USE ONLY 250V FUSES SERIAL No mm POWER INPUT SPECIFICATION VOLTAGE 90 250 VAC FREQUENCY 50 60 Hz VA_50 POWER SWITCH POWER CONNECTOR WARNING CAUTION REFER TO ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS 1NOT TO BE USED ON INFUSION DEVICES WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO PATIENTS 2 NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE 3 NOT TO BE OPENED EXCEPT BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 4 PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT REFER TO THE OPERATORS MANUAL FOR DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BAR CODE ALARM WAND PORT CONTROL PORT KEYBOARD COMPUTER RS 232 PORT PARALLEL PRINTER PORT CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 DRAINAGE TUBES TO FLUID COLLECTION VESSEL IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 3 4 General Operating Notes The IDA 4 Plus is operated by four directional arrow buttons and an ENTER button on the front panel These are used to operate a sequence of menus An optional external keyboard can also be used to
46. information about the device being tested will be requested If test results are to be saved this option must be selected PCA This advances to the PCA TEST INFORMATION screen to request information required to perform a PCA test It will not be possible to save the test results ESC This returns the operator to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen The ESC key on an external keyboard will have the same effect 3 11 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Device Information ER This screen prompts the operator for device and test evice Information Chan 1 l I Control No BE information for the specific device under test Data may Operator be entered into the fields on this screen from the Flow Rate external keyboard or the optional bar code reader The attributes for each field are described below Manufacturer Device Type Seen Nick When entering data into these fields the last character Location entered may be deleted using the backspace key If there is data in the field and ENTER is pressed then that data is accepted If the operator starts typing at the first position in the field then any existing data will be Press ENTER for next field wiped from the field and the newly typed data will Pressa ESCofor previous field replace it If ESC is pressed at any time during editing a field then the program will back up to the previous field menu or screen as appropriate Note If you enter this screen without an external keyb
47. inoperable The Status All Channels screen will be displayed and the menu prompts will guide the operator through the prime sequence and indicate the type of test in progress Controlling the IDA 4 Plus with HydroGraph The IDA 4 Plus can be operated using a computer running HydroGraph software Follow the steps below to get started e Power off the IDA 4 Connect the provided serial communications null modem cable or Fluke Biomedical s serial cable PN 2392046 between the IDA 4 Plus serial port and the computer Make a note as to which PC communications port the cable is connected to e Power up the IDA 4 Plus and wait for the status all channels screen to appear on the display e Make sure HydroGraph version 2 xx is installed on the computer e Once installed start HydroGraph on the computer connection should automatically occur If not refer to the HydroGraph Operators manual for further details IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Controlling the IDA 4 Plus Using Serial Protocol The IDA 4 Plus allows the operator full flexibility with regard to the RS232 port Capabilities include receiving and sending data at baud rates of 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 The baud rate used for transmission is held in the IDA 4 Plus non volatile memory and can be changed at any time by the operator Other serial port parameters are Parity even odd and none Data Bits 7 8 Stop Bits 1 2 Command Conventions The
48. ion Chan 1 Control No 12345 Operator Your Name Flow Rate 10 Vol 20 MORE FLOW OCCL PCA DUAL Manufacturer Device Type Serial Num Location Press ENTER for next field Press ESC for previous field Sub Menu1 This menu is reached when all the mandatory fields have been entered From this point is possible to go directly to a test or request further information Each menu option is described below The options on this menu can be selected by using the arrow keys followed by the ENTER key More Selecting this option advances to the Manufacturer field Flow This advances to the FLOW TEST screen where the operator will be guided through a flow rate test Occlusion This advances to the OCCLUSION TEST screen where the operator will be prompted through the occlusion test PCA This advances to the PCA TEST INFORMATION screen to request information required to perform a PCA test Dual This advances to the DUAL FLOW RATE INFORMATION screen Manufacturer This field is optional and is used to record the manufacturer of the device under test This field has a maximum size of sixteen characters Pressing ENTER from this field advances to the Device Type field Pressing ESC steps back to the Flow Rate field Device Type This optional field is used to record the type number or model number of the infusion device under test It has a maximum length of sixteen characters Pressing ENTER from this field a
49. l The intent of this user s guide is to quickly instruct the new user on how to set up and operate this instrument To this end we ve employed certain conventions to help you read and understand this manual The operation of this instrument is shown with LCD screen detail and text instructions and description including which particular button to press alongside the screen 1 1 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Features Tests up to four Infusion Devices simultaneously when four measuring Transducers fitted Five button keypad operation Measurement of Volume Delivered Measurement of Flow Rate Measurement of Occlusion Pressure Measurement of Back Pressure Menu driven Utilities settings SON Se Se lt lt Ce LCD liquid crystal display super twist Graphics with back light Package Contents The contents of this package as shipped include The main unit Line Cord 4 x 3 way Luer stopcock 1 x 20 ml syringe 4 x Drain tubing 2 x Fuse Operator s Manual Calibration Certificate Certificate of Conformity Se Se Ss OR RE OR OS Se Be Se Registration card Infusion Pump Analyzer 1 Introduction Specifications Electrical Specification Supply Voltage 90 260 VAC Supply Frequency 50 60 Hz Supply Power lt 30 VA Fuse 20 mm 250 V 1 A T slow blow Earth Leakage Current lt 1 0 mA in single fault condition Flow Rate Measurement Technique Flow is calculated by measuring a volume over time Range 0 5
50. lection vessel to next test value Repeat steps 6 and 7 as required Release pressure from collection vessel before disconnection is made Remember that disconnecting the circuit under pressure may cause explosive release of water See Suggested Apparatus for Back Pressure Testing Drawing Page 49 3 35 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Suggested Apparatus for Back Pressure Testing Drawing 3 WAY TAP _ inlets KY G G A gt e Z FROM OUTLET CONNECTOR 2 Channel2 channel3 channel4 BULB TO PRESSURIZE BOTTLE PRESSURE METER GAUGE FLUID IN FROM INFUSION DEVICE 1 OR 2 LITER BOTTLE e g MEDICAL SUCTION JAR 3 36 Chapter 4 Maintenance Service and Calibration This chapter discusses routine maintenance and calibration procedures for the user User Care and Maintenance Storage Do not leave water inside the unit when storing or shipping At the factory units are dried before shipping by connecting a suction pump to each of the FLUID OUTLET connectors in turn for 2 minutes This is performed with the unit switched off and disconnected from the supply Connection to a medical suction pump will not harm the unit Handling The equipment will be damaged if dropped or subjected to excessive shock Use For best performance the unit should be regularly used and may be left between test sessions with
51. lectrically powered devices is generally inferior to those types mentioned but they may have other advantages such as simplicity and the ability to operate in difficult environments Infusion Devices A More Detailed Look The previous section introduced the infusion devices that are generally to be found on wards in intensive therapy units ITUs and theaters In this section each device will be described with comments about safety performance and suitability for application Gravity Controllers General Infusion controllers rely solely on gravity to provide the infusion pressure and consequently the fluid container must be placed at an adequate height above the infusion site for the desired flow to take place A drop sensor attached to the drip chamber of the administration set monitors the drip rate A variable mechanical clamp within the device acting on the delivery tube controls the flow and hence the drip rate to achieve the set rate Infusion Pump Analyzer A Infusion Devices Delivery Methods Control against over infusion is effective but increased resistance to flow may result in under infusion The better controllers incorporate a flow status system in which users are provided with a visual indication of increased resistance to flow which could mean that there is a positional IV problem catheter impinging on the vein wall or even infiltration extra vascular infusion in which the catheter has punctured the vein an
52. line is entered via this screen The entry is stored and will appear on all printouts it should also be noted that this header can not be changed once a test is in progress Entry is made via the alphanumeric matrix using the 5 button keypad a bar code reader or if connected via an external keyboard On subsequent selection of this screen the existing stored entry is shown This is stored in non volatile memory and retained when the instrument is switched off To use the alphanumeric matrix use the direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character and select by pressing the ENTER key Continue until header is complete Moving the cursor to any OK position accepts the text and move to the next field or screen Selecting DEL deletes a character and the ESC character escapes back to the previous field or screen RS232 Port To set the RS232 protocol use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed then the up and down keys to change to the required setting The options are Speed 150 38400 Baud Parity ODD EVEN NONE Data 7 or 8 bits Stop lor 2 bits When correct settings are achieved press ENTER to accept these settings which are stored until next changed via this screen 3 9 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual ENGINEERING TESTS Test Printer Print Settings Test Trig Box TEST PARAMETERS PCA Pressure Graph Pre Trig Units Deviation Time I 10 200 sec Use the up and down a
53. neusebaien a EES Description of the Device and Intended Use nsn ssssnssssssasssanssssssss E RE Model Variations cccesccesessesssecseeeseeseececeseceseceeeceaecsaecsaecsaecaeecseseneseeseseaesaeceaeceaecaaecaaecaeecaeseaeseeeseeeseneeetees Operational Mode uu inate ei cashasai EES Volume amp Flow Measurement cccccccssesscessceesceescesceaecaecseecseeeseseneseeseseeesesecesecaecaecaeecaeecaecaeceseseeesenserens Occlusion amp Back Pressure Measurement ccccesccesseesecssecseeeseeeneseeeeeceseeesecseceaecaaecaeecaeecaeeeseseseseneeeneeetens Front Panel Descriptio aou u Ee DEE Een Front Panel Layout Drawing L ec eeceseessesecseeseceeeeecsseseceaecaeesecaeeseceaeecesaecaeeeesaecaeesecaesseenaeeeeaecaecnevresaeeneeaeeates Rear Panel Kier Rear Panel Layout Egowmpng zeck dvTeEEN EERSTEN nn EEE EKER EEEE EE ENEE NE ETER EEEE E ili IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 3 Operating Instructions Connecting Infusion Pumps under Test See Inlet Hose Connections and Outlet Hose Connections drawings nn aansssssssssssssssas Inlet Hose Connections Drawng tentes tn Sten testet testut entesten tennene seneese Outlet Hose Connections Drawing n nnnsnssnssssnsssssssnsnsasssssssnssssssssssssssa General Operating Notes First Time Dea ass cree mu mos mus mu te eee ae eee ose east a eee Reporc Header s ss na RE re erry oe rie cree a ee eee re eee Sam u una a ane susu ear Ee Measuring Cemt 22geu efee deed AE
54. nt performance is checked using a syringe pump which has been calibrated with an accurate burette We suggest checking each channel at 20 ml hr Please note that a new syringe must be fitted before performing this test and the syringe pump must be allowed time to come up to speed before starting the Flow Test on each channel Appendix A Infusion Devices Delivery Methods This Appendix gives an overview of and discusses different types of Infusion Devices and Delivery Methods Infusion Devices An Overview Infusion devices may be grouped into two types gravity controllers and infusion pumps Gravity Controllers are powered devices which control the flow of the infusion to the desired rate by constricting the infusion line There is no pumping action i e they rely solely on the height of the fluid bag above the patient Regulators are a simple manual form of this device which do not rely on electronics and are generally single use This type includes Drip Rate Controllers These are devices in which the desired flow is set in drops per minute The electronic mechanism then counts the drops as they fall through a drop chamber and constricts the infusion line to achieve the desired flow Volumetric Controllers These are devices resembling the above but in which the desired flow rate is set in milliliters per hour The device calculates the conversion from drops per minute to milliliters per hour Infusion Pumps Infusion
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56. nu for the appropriate channel The units of pressure displayed on this screen are the ones selected from the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN When the screen is first displayed the cursor defaults to SETUP on the first operational channel On subsequent occurrences the cursor should be on the last channel used As a test progresses on an active channel the prompt for that channel changes to reflect the status of the channel When this screen is displayed on subsequent occasions channels with operational transducers displays SETUP if they are not in use or VIEW if a test is active Active channels also show figures relating to the currently active test Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions UTILITIES RECALL TESTS REPORT HEADER SET CLOCK RS232 PORT LCD SETUP ENG TESTS PRINTER TEST PARAMETERS Recall Tests Control No Date 03 Sep 03 04 Sep 03 06 Sep 03 Dual Flow Dual Flow PCA Test 12 PRINT DELETE WARNING This will delete ALL results Are you sure Set Clock Date 00 Jan 00 Time 09 57 25 Use the left and right arrow keys to select Use the up and down arrow keys to change Press ENTER to Accept Utilities This screen is displayed whenever UTIL is selected Using the arrow keys to move the cursor to the required utility in this case RECALL TESTS is selected press ENTER and the set up screen for the chosen utility is displayed Choosing ESC and pressing ENTER will default to the
57. oard connected use the up arrow button to back out of the screen Control No Control Number is a mandatory field up to sixteen characters in length If a test does not have a control number then it cannot be saved This is usually a number or code that uniquely identifies the infusion device being tested The cursor will be positioned in this field when the screen is first displayed When field is completed pressing ENTER advances to the Operator field Pressing ESC in this field returns the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu Operator This is a mandatory field up to sixteen characters in length If a test is to be saved it should be possible to determine who performed the test Pressing ENTER at the end of this field advances the program to the Flow Rate field Pressing ESC will return to the Control No field Flow Rate This is a mandatory field that only accepts numeric data It can accept a maximum of six digits including a decimal point This is the flow rate that the infusion device under test has been set to Pressing ENTER at the end of this field advances the program to a sub menu as described in SUB MENU 1 Pressing ESC causes the program to step back to the Operator field Vol This is the volume you intend to deliver If this volume is set then when the volume is reached the instrument will give two long beeps and display a message Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Device Informat
58. ompromises have to be accepted and a fluid code system is usually adopted which groups like infusates together It is generally considered that the accuracy of delivery of these devices cannot be much better than 10 over a one hour period The only advantage of using a volumetric controller rather than a drip rate controller is that no calculations have to be made for the drip rate of the administration set and so this potential source of error is eliminated A 3 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Infusion Pumps General Common to all pumps is the ability to overcome resistance to flow by increased deliver pressure Pumps do not rely on gravity and can therefore be placed in almost any reasonable position relative to the infusion site but not too high The delivery pressure may rise to high values in some devices in the event of a catheter becoming occluded or displaced with the danger of extra vascular infusion However the default pressure is usually limited in modern pumps and some include a facility for setting very low occlusion alarm pressures Generally Speaking the performance of pumps is predictable and the volume to be infused VTBD can be set in the confident knowledge that it will be delivered Associated with this must come the understanding that these are electrically powered devices having a number of risks They must be used with full knowledge of these risks and thorough training in their operation Pumps are capa
59. operational memory of the instrument without saving to the non volatile memory CAUTION Once this option has been invoked there will not be any way to recover view or print the results of this test 3 17 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Flow Graph Screen CHANNEL 1 FLOW GRAPH Avg Avg 70 00 ml h Flow 75 20 ml h T Vol 15 00 ml 13 40 00 STATUS VIEW MODE 3 18 The FLOW GRAPH screen shown displays the average flow rate as a continuous line and instantaneous flow rate as a dashed line A view of the Average Instantaneous or both lines is available by selecting MODE from the menu Average flow rate Latest Flow rate instantaneous Delivered Volume T and Time are displayed to the right of the graph Two dashed lines represent percentage deviation marks The percentage can be set from the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu View This returns to the FLOW TEST screen in either the Measuring Mode or the End of Test Mode depending on which mode this screen was called from Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Occlusion Test Screen This is the screen that allows the operator to control the occlusion test It has a menu across the bottom of the screen that changes to reflect the progress of the test It is not necessary to prime the transducer to perf
60. or less Do not leave for more than 48 hours at 20 C Transportability If possible use the packaging supplied by the manufacturer If this is not possible then enclose the instrument in a clear plastic bag and place it in a cardboard box with plastic packing materials with at least 5 cm 2 inches between the instrument and the exterior of the box to protect against shock Remove all water before packing Chapter 2 An Overview This chapter gives an overview of the instrument to help you understand the system Description of the Device and Intended Use General This is an instrument providing an automated system for measuring the Flow Rate Volume Delivered and Occlusion Stall Pressure of Infusion Devices with various methods of delivery It is used to verify the performance of Infusion Devices and provides facilities for displaying results on the instrument s LCD saving test results for subsequent printing and or downloading to a PC Model Variations There is one basic design which has provisions for one two three or four independent channels of measuring transducers within a common housing providing options for testing up to four Infusion Devices simultaneously with one instrument Operational Modes The unit can be used in a stand alone mode displaying results on the LCD and can subsequently print saved test results via a printer port and or download saved test results to a PC via an RS232 port The unit may
61. orm an occlusion test The operator sets the units of pressure displayed on this screen from the TEST PARAMETERS SCREEN Occlusion Test Screen Wait Mode When the OCCLUSION TEST screen is first entered it CHANNEL 1 OCCLUSION puts the transducer into a Tare measuring mode i e PRESSURE 0 00 subtracts the ambient pressure While the transducer is in this mode the WAIT prompt is displayed psi TIME 00 00 00 Wait This menu option is never active it informs the operator to wait until the transducer has taken a tare reading When the tare reading has completed this the menu option changes to START and the instrument advances STATUS to the start mode The pump should be stopped or running very slowly during the wait period Peak Pressure psi Time of Peak 00 00 00 Status This invokes the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen ESC Selecting ESC or pressing the ESC key on the external keyboard takes the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu 3 19 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual Occlusion Test Screen Start Mode CHANNEL 1 OCCLUSION PRESSURE 0 00 psi TIME 00 00 00 Peak Pressure psi Time of Peak 00 00 00 START STATUS When the transducer has completed its tare operation the screen changes as shown Start When the transducer has completed its tare measurement the START option is enabled Pressing ENTER while this option is selected will start the occlusion test and advances to the measuring mod
62. otocol cccccccssesseeeseeesceseeeecesecesecaeceaecaaecaeecaeeeseeeeeeeeeeereeeeenreees Command Conventions ccccesecsseesseeseesscesseeecescceseceaecssecseecseecseeesesseeseesseeeaecaecaeceaecaaecaeecaeesaecseeeseeeneeeeeenseeas Perform a Flow Test TCnb ab Perform a Volume Test TCnyN abcl Perform an Occlusion Pressure Test CnO abcl Perform a PCA Test TICoabCAabel Perform a Dual Flow Rate Test ICnf abedef Fetch the Current Flow Measured on a Channel FLOWn nnnnssnnsoenseeoseeosessesesesenssenssoesseesseesseesressssseesssesse Fetch the Current Volume Accumulated on a Channel VOLn Fetch the Current Pressure on a Channel IPRE Su Fetch the Peak Pressure on a Channel IPKDRESnl sese esrsersrserssesrtsessreressrerrssenresrnseenessterrssee IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual vi Infusion Pump Analyzer Notices Notices Fluke Biomedical 6920 Seaway Blvd Everett WA 98203 USA Customer Support and Sales USA and Canada 800 648 7952 Outside the USA 775 883 3400 Sales E Mail sales flukebiomedical com Internet www flukebiomedical com Service USA and Canada 888 993 5853 Outside the USA 425 446 5560 For additional sales or service information contact your local Fluke Biomedical Distributor or Fluke Electronics office All Rights Reserved Copyright 2005 Fluke Biomedical No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated i
63. ow flow rates for neonatal use All are mains battery powered with rate being selected in milliliters per hour Most use a linear peristaltic pumping mechanism but other mechanisms are available such as cassettes Volumetric pumps usually incorporate a wide range of features required for neonatal and high risk infusions including air in line detector and comprehensive alarms These features if properly used make intravenous IV infusion much safer There are however some models either having or which can be configured to have a more basic specification making them suitable for lower risk infusions only Some volumetric pumps incorporate a drop sensor but only for monitoring and alarm purposes such as empty container and not as a primary control of delivery rate Some are designed to be used with standard PVC gravity administration sets In common with all pumps they have the capability of developing high delivery pressures but not as high as drip rate pumps and due regard must be paid to this However in most pumps of this type the pressure is limited to a pre set value above which the pump will alarm Volumetric pumps generally incorporate the following features Infusion Pump Analyzer A Infusion Devices Delivery Methods automatic alarm and shut down if air enters the system pre set control of total volume to be infused with digital readout of volume infused automatic switching to keep vein open KVO rate at the en
64. rator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu PCA Test Screen Measuring Mode Channel 1 PCA Last Bolus Average 0 00 Volume ml 0 00 0 00 Flow Rate 0 00 0 Duration 0 Interval Bolus Count 0 Basal Flow Rate Elapsed Time 0 00 ml h 00 00 00 0 00 ml Total Volume STATUS GRAPH BOLUS TRIG END When the PCA TEST is started the screen enters measuring mode as shown This enables further menu options Status This takes the operator to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen Graph This selection displays the PCA GRAPH screen to view the bolus delivery verses time graph Bolus Trig This triggers a PCA Bolus request to the pump if the pump can be triggered electrically This requires the PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface If the pump does not have an electrical trigger e g pneumatic then this button may be pressed simultaneously with the patient button on the pump to allow the request for bolus to be recorded End This ends the test and advance to the End of Test Mode 3 25 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual 3 26 PCA Test Screen End of Test Mode Channel 1 PCA Last Bolus Average 0 00 Volume ml 0 00 0 00 Flow Rate 0 00 0 Duration 0 Interval Bolus Count 0 0 00 ml h Elapsed Time 00 00 00 Total Volume 0 00 ml SAVE SAVE amp PRINT PRINT GRAPH STATUS DELETE Basal Flow Rate This view of the FLOW TEST screen allows the operator to save print or discard the results Save This saves the
65. re are 2 types of commands used in the IDA 4 Plus Commands that perform an action without returning data and commands that return data to the host computer The ASCII code commands are to be enclosed by square brackets For example to send a command to end a communication session type BYE All commands instructing to perform a test needs to have a channel number attached to the command Some commands require more information in addition to channel number in the command line For example the Dual Flow test requires definition of the primary rates and volume secondary rates and volume The following commands require only the channel number to execute VOLn FLOWn PRESn PKPRESn PCATRIGn The following section describes the data pieces required to perform these tests via computer control Perform a Flow Test CnF a b c This command starts a flow volume test on the specified channel The IDA 4 Plus status all channels screen will prompt the operator to prime the channel Once primed the operator will have to press the Start key on the IDA 4 Plus front panel or send the CnF command again Parameters n channel number a control number of device under test b technician name c set flow rate B 2 Infusion Pump Analyzer B Computer Control Commands Perform a Volume Test CnV a b c This command starts a flow volume test on the specified channel The IDA 4 Plus status all channels screen will prompt the oper
66. rrow Keys to change Press ENTER to Accept Engineering Tests Using the arrow keys move the cursor to the required selection and press ENTER Test Printer Checks the link to the printer by sending the serial number software version and the three lines of report header to the printer Print Settings Prints the calibration factors for each transducer fitted Test Trig Box When entered 2 rows of 4 zero s are displayed The top row monitors the trigger buttons on the PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface The bottom row monitors the remote call inputs on the PCA Trigger Remote Call Interface When any of these are triggered the appropriate 0 will change to a 1 The left most digit represents channel 1 and the right most digit channel 4 Choosing ESC and pressing ENTER will default to the UTILITIES Menu screen Test Parameters Pressure Units To cycle the pressure units between mmHg kPa and psi use the up and down keys to change then press ENTER to accept The chosen units of pressure measurement are stored thereafter until changed via this screen and appear on all screens where pressure is indicated except on screens where back pressure is indicated This is displayed in mmHg for reasons of high resolution Graph Deviation This sets the upper and lower flow rate deviation lines on the graphs for Flow Rate and Dual Flow If this is set to 0 Zero then a single line will be displayed at the set
67. s ml may differ considerably The volume of fluid in a drop depends on a number of variables the composition of the fluid its temperature and surface tension the drip rate set the size shape and condition of the drop forming orifice Most simple aqueous solutions of electrolytes lactates or dilute sugars give drop volumes fairly close to the expected nominal drops ml except at very low drip rates However total parenteral nutrition fat soluble vitamins solutions containing alcohol and some amino acid solutions produce much smaller drops The flow rate will therefore be lower than expected and the infusion time will be increased With all fluids the drops ml value falls drop volume rises with increasing delivery rate For the majority of infusions these variations are acceptable but where volumetric accuracy is considered to be critical the use of a volumetric pump or a syringe pump if the volume to be infused is small is essential Volumetric Controllers are calibrated in milliliters per hour have a drop sensor may have more controls and alarms than a drip rate controller and may need a dedicated solution set or a disposable rate clip Volumetric controllers include compensation for drop size The main problem is knowing what compensation to apply as drop size varies due to several factors Volumetric accuracy is dependent upon the compensation being correct under all circumstances With present technology a number of c
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69. suring Flow rate against Back pressure Safety and performance standards for infusion devices expect manufacturers to state the flow characteristics under specified backpressure conditions For instance the flow rate might be quoted at zero output pressure then subjected to backpressure of 300mmHg and then 100mmHg Some infusion devices e g gastric feeding pumps will not need to perform well against high back pressure whereas other types e g intravenous feeders must deliver the stated flow rate against some back pressure This instrument can be subjected to backpressure within the range 300mmHg to 100mmHg to test the effect on delivered flow rate Backpressure in this range will not affect flow measurement Backpressures outside this range are not recommended The following test arrangement is suggested for performing flow rate tests under back pressure The pressure at the outlet must be returned to zero before performing an occlusion pressure test and when changing infusion devices The recommended procedure is as follows Perform an initial prime Set outlet reservoir pressure to zero open to air Blow AIR through the unit with a large syringe to ensure that there is practically no water in the outlet tube Connect to the infusion device to be tested Pressurize collection vessel to highest required positive test pressure Allow infusion device to deliver at least 3 ml Conduct flow measurements Reduce pressure in col
70. t as a bolus If a non zero value has been entered and the first fluid detected is determined to be at a bolus flow rate then the first 3 23 IDA 4 Plus Operators Manual bolus will be reported as a loading dose otherwise a loading dose will not be reported On completion of this field the PCA TEST screen is invoked Note When testing PCA pump performance it is essential that new syringes be used It has been observed that syringe performance degrades rapidly after about 10 uses The deterioration is particularly noticeable at the start of a bolus when the flow rate is increasing rapidly It is characterized by a very high initial flow rate at the start of the bolus 4 to 5 times the bolus flow rate This can cause the end of the bolus to be detected at the end of the spike PCA Test Screen This screen displays the measured output of the flow rate volume and duration of the last bolus delivered and the average flow rate volume and duration of all boluses delivered It will also display the measured basal rate total delivered volume total test time and time interval between the last two boluses delivered PCA Test Screen Prime Mode Channel 1 PCA Last Bolus Average 0 00 Volume ml 0 00 0 00 Flow Rate 0 00 0 Duration 0 Interval Bolus Count 0 0 00 mi h 00 00 00 0 00 ml Basal Flow Rate Elapsed Time Total Volume PRIME 3 24 When the screen is first displayed the operator is prompted to
71. t at 775 883 3400 You will be required to provide the serial number for your instrument as well as a valid reason for breaking the Quality Seal You should break this seal only after you have received factory authorization Do not break the Quality Seal before you have contacted us Following these steps will help ensure that you will retain the original warranty on your instrument without interruption Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the instrument and describes its features Thank you Thank you for purchasing this instrument It will allow you to verify the operation of your infusion devices providing measurements of volume delivered flow rate and occlusion and backpressure Introduction There is now a reliable way to verify the condition and performance of infusion devices with various methods of delivery This instrument has been provided to the medical and health industry so that the performance of most infusion devices currently on the market can be determined Device Compatibility The purpose of this unit is to quickly establish the state of any given infusion device and to determine the performance qualities of the device This instrument can test and evaluate virtually any infusion device on the market today Because each infusion device manufacturer uses slightly different technology and delivery methods vary provisions have been made to measure all currently used methods of delivery About This Manua
72. t information required to perform a PCA test Dual This advances to the DUAL FLOW RATE INFORMATION screen Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Flow Test Screen Prime Mode CHANNEL 1 FLOW FLOW 0 00 Ag VOLUME 0 00 am ELAPSED TIME 00 00 00 INST FLOW 0 00 ml h BACK PRESSURE 0 mmHg STATUS This is the screen that allows the operator to control the flow test It has a menu across the bottom of the screen that changes to reflect the progress of the active test When this screen is first displayed the operator will be prompted to prime the channel This is essential to ensure the measuring circuit is filled with fluid Prime This prompt stays on the screen while there is any air in the measuring circuit Pressing ENTER while the prompt displays PRIME will not have any effect As the circuit is primed the prompt will change to START There may be some flickering between PRIME and START as bubbles are pushed through the system Status This option takes you back to the main status screen You may need to do this if you need to set up more than one channel ESC Selecting ESC or pressing the ESC key on the external keyboard will take the operator back to the CHANNEL SETUP menu Flow Test Screen Start Mode CHANNEL 1 FLOW FLOW 0 00 W VOLUME 0 00 m ELAPSED TIME 00 00 00 INST FLOW 0 00 ml h BACK PRESSURE 0 mmHg AutoSTART START STATUS ESC Auto Start Pressing ENTER on
73. t keys to select the item to be changed then the up and down keys to change to the required setting Page cont When page printer is selected a left margin is inserted and a form feed sent at the end of each page See lines page This is suitable for most printers that use single sheet or tractor feed paper When cont is selected the left margin is not inserted and form feeds are not sent This is suitable for most narrow paper strip printers Lines page This allows the number of printed lines per page to be adjusted 55 lines allow U S letter or European A4 paper to be used on most printers There are some printers available that have a slightly shorter printing area Adjust lines page if the page size does not appear to be correct Layout Full prints all data points collected Summary prints sample data points evenly distributed throughout the collected data to fit the report on a single page When correct settings are achieved press ENTER to accept these settings Last accepted entries are stored and can be changed as required via this screen Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Utility Report Header RS232 PORT Speed Parity Data Stop 19200 NONE 8 1 Use the left and right arrow Keys to select Use the up and down arrow Keys to change Press ENTER to Accept Report Header The REPORT HEADER of three lines and up to 28 characters on each
74. terminated by this option End Ends the test or sequence of tests and advances the FLOW TEST screen to the End of Test Mode 3 16 Infusion Pump Analyzer 3 Operating Instructions Flow Test Screen End of Test Mode CHANNEL 1 FLOW 0 00 VOLUME 0 00 ELAPSED TIME 00 00 00 SAVE SAVE amp PRINT PRINT GRAPH STATUS DELETE This view of the FLOW TEST screen allows the operator to save print or delete the results of the test Save This saves the results of the flow test or series of tests to non volatile memory for later printing or transfer to a computer via the RS232 port Save amp Print This saves the results as described above then sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Print This sends a report to a printer connected to the printer port on the instrument The report will be in either full or summary format as previously selected by the operator from the UTILITIES PRINTER menu Graph This switches to the FLOW GRAPH screen for the current channel to allow a graph of the results to be viewed before they are saved or printed Status This switches to the STATUS ALL CHANNELS screen to allow the operator to use another channel or change settings via the UTILITIES menu Delete This deletes the current set of results from the
75. tions and having disposable internal fluid reservoirs With PCA pumps protection against free flow is important particularly as the patient may be unsupervised for some of the time Pumps for Ambulatory Use are of two types miniature syringe drivers and miniature volumetric pumps Because of the size of the devices the available battery capacity is low and continuous pumping is not feasible Most ambulatory pumps therefore give an output in the form of a small bolus delivered every few minutes For the same reason and because space is at a premium very few alarms are provided Usually warning indicators are restricted to flashing light to show pump running and an audible alarm to indicate occlusion or end of infusion Some non electrically powered ambulatory pumps for PCA applications are appearing on the market using for example elastomeric balloons as the energy source Miniature Syringe Pumps can easily be carried in a pocket or handbag or worn by the patient Most are battery powered a few are spring driven have few controls and the minimum of alarms They were developed from early syringe pumps accepting small volume syringes for intermittent bolus delivery via routes other than IV typically subcutaneous infusion of insulin However pumps are now available that are specifically designed for IV infusions and are useful in cytotoxic chemotherapy pain relief and other applications where very small volumes are to be infused
76. whereby a given volume may be infused in a short time In the past syringe pumps had few alarms but the trend has moved towards a comprehensive alarm system which guards against unsafe operation At low flow rates delivery from a syringe pump is likely to be more uniform than that from a volumetric pump and the resultant short term fluctuations are of much smaller magnitude There have been problems with backlash slackness which causes start up and alarm delays in the pump overcome by careful attention at the design stage Following the manufacturer s instructions for priming the pump will reduce such problems Features available vary so widely that each model must be separately assessed but the more recent and more expensive models have much to offer including delivery pressure displays Important points and advice for safe operation the syringe barrel and plunger must be located securely in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Only by doing this will the instrument s safety features be fully operational and free flow syphonage be avoided Use the smallest syringe the pump will accept and which is able to hold the required volume of drug As in general occlusion response times are decreased when using small syringes Also small syringes improve the consistency of the flow and reduce bolus volume when the occlusion is removed PCA Pumps Most of these pumps have the capability of mains or battery operation and are design

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