Inspiration Mini Rythmic PN+ User manual

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Mini Rythmic™PN+
Set-up Guide

Hospital
Nutrition Team
Telephone No.
Homecare Company
Telephone No.
Current Pump Serial No.
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Some features mentioned can be disabled in the configuration menu.
Please be aware that the pump may have been customised after the
factory settings have been installed.
Auto Ramp
25 Steps
Continuous
Volume Over Time Intermittent
Mode - Enter Code 0112
(1) Purge button
used to prime non gravity
giving set
(2) On/off button
one button with dual action
(3) Soft touch buttons
with multi-functions
(4) Enter button
used to confirm entries
(5) Start/Stop button
one button with dual action
(3)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
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Programming the Pump
Turn pump on by pressing and holding button (2) enter code 0111;
press enter button (4)
Ensure the pump is in the correct mode
Select required programme
New Patient Programme
(Volume Over Time)
Set bag volume press enter button (4)
Set volume to be infused (VTBI); press enter button (4)
Set infusion time; press enter button (4)
Delay time insert time if required or; press enter button (4)
Screen will now confirm all details entered; press enter button (4)
Pump on Hold if details are correct; double press start/stop button (5)
to start the pump
New Patient Programme
(Auto – Ramp)
Set bag volume press enter button (4)
Set volume to be infused (VTBI); press enter button (4)
Set ramp up time; press enter button (4)
Set taper down time; press enter button (4)
Set infusion time; press enter button (4)
Delay time insert time if required or; press enter button (4)
Screen will now confirm all details entered; press enter button (4)
Pump on Hold if all details correct; double press start/stop button (5) to start the pump
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New Patient Programme (Continuous)
Set required rate; press enter button (4)
Set volume; press enter button (4)
Screen will now confirm all details entered; press enter button (4)
Pump on Hold if all details correct; double press start/stop button (5) to start the pump
New Patient Programme (25 steps)
Set bag volume; press enter button (4)
Set number of periods; press enter button (4)
Set infusion time for each period press enter button (4)
Set total volume for each period press enter button (4)
Delay time insert time if required or; press enter button (4)
Screen will now confirm all details entered; press enter button (4)
Pump on Hold if all details correct; double press start/stop button (5)
to start the pump
Intermittent modes allows for dose cycle of infusions associated with HPN.
New Bag
Confirmation screen will appear with the information from the previous bag,
if this is correct; press the enter button (4).
Delay time insert time if required or; press enter button (4)
Pump on Hold; double press start/stop button (5) to start pump
Resume after Power Off
Pump on Hold double; press start/stop button (5) to restart pump
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Priming the giving set
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Manual Priming
1. Spike the bag – keep filter vertical, any
air will be eliminated via the filter.
2. Press priming button (do not use a sharp
object) until filter is saturated.
3. Turn the priming button upside down,
continue to press until the giving set is
fully primed.
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Placing the pump in the rucksack
Instructions on placing in the rucksack are given at the time of
training. Further information is provided in every new rucksack.
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Pump Priming
Close clamp prior to spiking the bag. Load giving set into pump and follow pump
programming until pump on hold. Hold the pump in a vertical position with the blue
clamp at the bottom. Press purge button (1) to commence priming. When giving set is
fully primed; press purge button (1) to stop priming. Priming stops automatically at 6ml.
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Battery
The 9v battery is not rechargeable
and will require replacement.
A low battery warning will appear.
The battery life of a 9v alkaline
battery (new and unused) is:
8.5 hours minimum at 150ml/hr
8.5 hours minimum at 200ml/hr
8 hours minimum at 250ml/hr
7.5 hours minimum at 300ml/hr
External Battery Pack
The External Battery Pack should be connected to the pump
every time it is used, even when priming the giving set.
The life of a battery pack fully charged when used with a
Mini Rythmic PN+ is:
21 hours minimum at 150ml/hr
20 hours minimum at 200ml/hr
19 hours minimum at 250ml/hr
18 hours minimum at 300ml/hr
If the warning appears (page 9),
plug the External Battery Pack in
to the mains supply; you can
continue infusing while the
External Battery Pack is on charge.
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IP Connect
The IP Connect pack is used in conjunction with the discharging
hospital. This pack is charged in the same way and has the
same battery life as the External Battery Pack (see page 8 for
information). Full training will be given on its use.
Shown across is the icon onscreen confirming connection.
Warnings
Pump will continue to function. Alarm will sound intermittently.
Press soft key below the bell sign to silence the alarm
Near End of Infusion
Pump will alarm when nearing the end of the VTBI.
Time is preset at 20 minutes. This can be changed in
the configuration menu to volume remaining or time
remaining, or turned off.
Low External Battery Pack
Alarm will sound 40 minutes before the battery
is completely depleted. The Internal battery will
AUTOMATICALLY take over the running of the pump.
Press the bell sign twice to silence the alarm
Change to another External Battery Pack or connect to the mains supply
Low Internal Battery
Alarm will sound 40 minutes before internal battery is depleted.
Press bell sign twice to silence the alarm
Connect to External Battery Pack or mains supply and change internal
battery when available
Ensure internal battery indicator is showing 2 or more blocks
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Battery status indicator
Connection status indicator
Connector for the charger
On/off button
Cable connector for the pump

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Keep Vein Open
Alarm will sound when pump goes into Keep Vein Open mode.
Press enter button (4) to silence the alarm
Keep Vein Open will only function if the bag volume is greater than the VTBI
Pump Unattended
Intermittent alarm will sound when the pump is on hold or no button
has been pressed or pump started. This will last for 1 hour.
Press enter button (4) confirm settings and start infusion
Alarms
When there is an immediate problem the pump will Alarm and stop functioning until
the problem has been resolved.
Downstream Occlusion
Indicates there is a problem between the pump and the patient.
Press enter button (4) to silence the alarm
Rectify the problem and pump will automatically restart
Upstream Occlusion or Air in Line
Indicates there is a problem between the bag and the pump.
Press enter button (4) to silence the alarm; rectify the problem then restart
by pressing stop/start button twice (5)
Depleted Internal Battery
Indicates the internal battery requires renewing.
Press enter button (4) to silence the alarm.
Turn the pump off using the on/off button (2)
and replace the internal battery
Turn the pump on using the on/off button (2) and restart pump by selecting
resume after power off programme and pressing stop/start button twice (5)
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Depleted External Battery
Press key below bell sign twice to silence the alarm
Change to fully charged External Battery pack
or connect to mains power supply
Air in line
Press button (4) to silence alarm
Message will show ‘Air in line’ setting
Turn pump off; follow hospital protocol
End of Infusion
VTBI has been reached and/or Keep Vein Open is complete.
Press start/stop button (5) to turn pump off
Door open
This indicates either the internal door or external casing
is not closed properly. This alarm will also appear if an
attempt has been made to start the pump with no giving
set in place.
Press enter button (4) to silence the alarm
Ensure doors are closed and giving set is loaded
Press start/stop button (5) twice to start the pump
We support healthcare providers by following a simple philosophy of ‘Patient First’ and
aim to provide absolute excellence in customer service with a fantastic product range
supported by a range of technical service programmes.
24/7 support for this device is provided by your Homecare Company.
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