Codan Argus 718V User manual

CODAN Argus 718V Infusion Pump
A Step By Step Training Module
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SOUTHERN HEALTH Workbook 718V, Rev 01, Nov 2018 User Manual: 14.547_G_UM_en_A71XV_5.09
End User Workbook &
Competency Assessment

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Welcome
To the CODAN Argus 718V Infusion Pump
Step by Step Training Module
Each page is designed to give you a step by step guide to the CODAN Argus 718V.
Work through the book at your own pace.
When you are happy that you have sufficient skill required to perform the instructions on each
page please initial where indicated.
Once you feel you have gained the required standard please inform your lead nurse who will be
happy to take you through your “Competency Assessment”.
Good Luck
Contra-indication
The ARGUS 718 V is not designed and approved:
for home use.
for ambulance or helicopter use.
in a hyperbaric chamber.
in a MRI environment.
with non-calibrated IV-sets.
for use by unqualified, untrained staff.
If you
have any questions regarding this training tool or require any further information
please do not hesitate to contact us.
CODAN Limited
Eastheath Avenue Telephone: [phone]
Wokingham, Berkshire Fax: [phone]
RG41 2PR E-mail: [e-mail]

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CODAN Argus 718V
Infusion Device Training Module
Index Page
1. External Features of the CODAN Argus 718V Infusion Pump 4
2. Menu Overview 9
2.1 Key Functions
2.2 Options
2.3 Operating Symbols
3. Standard Operation 13
3.1 Infusion Set Selection
3.2 Priming and Loading the Giving Set
3.3 Infusion: Specifying the Flow Rate and Volume
3.4 Infusion: Specifying the Volume and Time
3.5 Checking the Infusion Information
3.6 Changing the Rate whilst the Pump is Stopped
3.7 Utilise Key Lock
4. Alarms and Remedies 16
4.1 Pre-Alarms
4.2 Alarms
5. Competency Assessment 21
Appendix I
A Quick Guide to Cleaning 25
Appendix II
Safety Features 26
1. Electronic Self-Test
2. Infusion Lines
3. Technical Error Messages
4. Event History
Appendix III
Drug Library Options 28
Appendix IV
Useful Websites 29

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1. External features of the CODAN Argus 718V
♦User Aim –To become familiar with CODAN Argus 718V external features
Front
1. Indicator for mains operation (Battery recharge)
2. Status lamp
3. Drop light
4. LC display
5. Soft keys
6. Door handle
7. General alarm
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External features of the CODAN Argus 718V
♦User Aim –To become familiar with CODAN Argus 718V external features
Rear
1. Power connection
2. DC connection & interface for a medical PC
3. Nurse call
4. Optional interfaces: RS-232 galvanic isolated; Ethernet
5. Drop detector connection (Only if optional drop detector is fitted)
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External features of the CODAN Argus 718V
♦User Aim –To become familiar with CODAN Argus 718V external features
Front showing 1. Optional Drop Detector
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External features of the CODAN Argus 718V
♦User Aim –To become familiar with CODAN Argus 718V external features
Side
1. Drop detector (Optional)
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External features of the CODAN Argus 718V
♦User Aim
–To become familiar with CODAN Argus 718V external features
Front Open

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2. Menu Overview
♦User Aim –For the user to become familiar with the volumetric pump
interface/display panel
2.1 Key Functions
On/Off Key
Switch the unit on or off.
Start/Stop and Enter Key
Start or stop infusion. Activate main or submenu.
Confirm input or selection.
Numeric Keys
These keys are used to enter rate, volume or time.
The keys correspond to the numbers of the display
(starting from the right).
The value of the corresponding number is increased by
one unit by repeatedly pressing one of these keys.
Clear Function
Press both keys at the same time to set the values to zero.
Menu Key
Search menus. Mute alarm.
Info Key
Infusion parameters at a glance.
Selection Key
The display can be switched between: the flow rate display, the
volume of the infusion already infused or the infusion time already
lapsed. Go to submenu.
Recall Key
Recall deleted or previous infusion parameters.
Clear Key
Set current infusion parameters to zero.
Exit Key
Exit the menu or submenu.

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2. Menu Overview
2.2 Options
This overview describes all available menus and their sequence of availability.
It is possible that not all menus listed on the pump will be activated, since this depends on the
configuration settings which have been decided by the trust to best suit your needs.
Certain menus are active only immediately after the pump is switched on, or an infusion set has been
changed.
For safety reasons, these menus are deactivated after an infusion is first started.
♦Press On/Off
Select Infusion Set is automatically shown
upon power up.
Confirm the correct set with the enter key.
♦Menu Key
This key guides you through the menus
available in accordance with your
configuration.
Press the key repeatedly until the desired
menu is displayed.
♦Battery Info
Information concerning the battery and
remaining capacity is shown as a percentage
and in hours and minutes.