Sabratek 
3030:
frequently asked questions
Contents:
General Information:
How long will the battery run?
When the pump is operating at 125 ml/hr the
battery will last approximately 7 hours when fully charged. The 3030 was
not designed as an ambulatory pump and should be plugged in whenever possible.
What does 'Low Battery' mean?
The pump will alert the user when there is approximately
1 hour of battery life left to run the programmed infusion. To recharge
the battery, plug the pump into the wall outlet.
How long does it take to recharge the battery?
It takes the pump 12 hours to recharge the battery
while not operating and 24 hours if the pump is in use.
How is the pump programmed?
The Sabratek 3030 pump is programmed by answering
'Yes' or 'No' questions. If you agree with what you see, you answer 'Yes';
if you do not agree, you answer 'No'.
Pump Setup:
What is the Flow Sensor for?
The Flow Sensor is a safety measure. It is automatically
activated when using Abbott, Baxter, and McGaw sets because not all Abbott,
Baxter, and McGaw sets have Back Check Valves above the pump. With these
sets you must use the Flow Sensor to confirm that the tubing has been loaded
correctly from left to right in the inner door. If the tubing is not loaded
from left to right, the solution is not going toward the patient. If this
happens, an alarm will sound within 1 minute to alert the user. It is not
necessary to use the Flow Sensor with Sabrasets because all Sabrasets have
a Back Check Valve that will not allow reverse flow if the tubing is loaded
backwards.
Do you always have to use the Flow Sensor?
Only when you are using Abbott, Baxter, and
McGaw sets. However, in these cases the Flow Sensor may be disabled after
the first 3 ml of fluid delivery. The Flow Sensor is optional when the
pump is set for usage with a Sabraset.
Can I change the pump to prompt in a different language?
The information displayed by the Sabratek 3030
pump during operation can be displayed in English or in English/Spanish.
The process is given below:
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On the prompt that reads the type IV tubing (i.e.
Abbott, Baxter, McGaw, Sabraset or SabSil set), press NO.
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The next prompt will ask 'OTHER SET?', press YES.
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The pump will prompt 'ENTER CODE'. Enter the standard
code given to you by your Sabratek representative or call our 800 number
to speak to a clinician.
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The words 'IV SET:' will appear briefly followed
by the name of the current setting. Press NO for every IV Administration
set until the name of the desired IV Administration set appears, then press
YES.
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The word 'LANGUAGE:' will appear briefly, followed
by the current language setting, such as 'English?' Press NO to display
the other available languages.
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When the desired language is displayed, press YES.
If I am not using the Flow Sensor how will I know
when the bag is empty?
The Sabratek 3030 is a volumetric pump. This
means that if 1000 ml is programmed for delivery, the pump will deliver
1000 ml. If 1000 ml is not available for infusion, the pump will alarm
'Air-In-Line' to alert the user. This safeguards that no air will be delivered
to the patient.
Programming
the Profiles:
What is Delay Delivery?
The pump allows you to delay or postpone the
starting time of any infusion profile. When the Delay time you requested
is finished, the pump automatically starts delivering the primary infusion
profile's parameters. This could be beneficial to both patients and clinicians.
Examples for Delay Delivery:
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A patient, who needs to start a TPN infusion at 11
p.m. but wants to go to sleep at 10 p.m., can set their delay delivery
for 1 hour so their infusion will begin on time.
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A nurse is scheduled to start a client infusion at
9 p.m. in what is considered an unsafe neighborhood, with Delay Delivery
the nurse is able to make the visit at an earlier time.
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A nurse has multiple IV antibiotics to administer
at the same time.
With delay delivery, the clinician is able to time
manage the distribution of IV medication.
Will the pump calculate the rate of infusion?
Yes, when you program in time, such as
1000 cc's over 12 hours, the pump will automatically calculate your rate
of 83 cc's/hr. When programmed in rate, the pump will automatically calculate
the time required to deliver the programmed infusion. In all profiles,
you are able to program in rate and volume or time and volume.
Can I Down-Ramp early?
You can start the DOWN-RAMP phase of the AutoRamp®
profile at any point during the LEVEL RATE phase of the infusion. During
"LEVEL RATE" press RUN/HOLD to interrupt the infusion. The words "DOWN-RAMP?"
will be displayed. Press YES, then the pump displays the level infusion
rate and volume infused alternating with the word **HOLD**. Press RUN to
begin the preprogrammed down-ramp phase.
Administration
Sets:
How do I know if an administration set is compatible
with the pump?
Many of the Abbott, Baxter and McGaw sets
are compatible with the Sabratek 3030. The Sabratek 3030's accuracy of
delivery is affected by the quality of the IV Administration set being
used with the pump. Sabratek Corporation has developed a compatible sets
listing indicating those Abbott, Baxter, McGaw sets that have been tested
and found to be within the functional specifications for the Sabratek 3030
pump. It is important to note that Sabratek has no control over set specifications
nor manufacturing methods of competitive sets. Therefore, it is important
that prior to reordering compatible sets, please contact Sabratek at 1-800-556-7722
to assure that the compatible sets you wish to use are still compatible
with the Sabratek 3030 infusion pump.
What types of Sabrasets are available?
There are a variety of Administration
sets that Sabratek manufactures. For a set catalog please contact 1-800-556-7722.
Are Sabrasets latex free?
The only latex is on the Y-site ports.
Alarms:
AIR-IN-LINE - What should I do when I get the
air-in-line alarm and there is no air in the tubing?
Close the pump door. Tug on the tubing at the
left side of the pump (your left as you are facing the pump) to seat the
tubing into the air-in-line sensor. TIP: The air-in-line sensor should
remain moist. Between patient usage, lubricate the air-in-line sensor with
mineral or baby oil. DO NOT CLEAN THE AIR-IN LINE SENSOR WITH ALCOHOL or
other harsh chemicals at any time.
UP-OCCLUSION/EMPTY BAG - The pump is giving this
alarm but there are no clamps above the pump and there is solution in the
bag. What should I do?
Put the Flow Sensor on the drip chamber of the
solution that is infusing. Be sure that the tubing is loaded from left
to right. Check that the fluid level in the drip chamber is below the Flow
Sensor.
