Malfunction Alarm

  1. If the “MA” or malfunction alarm sounds, hit the Play/Pause button.
  2. Remove the cassette cap and twist the black needle on the clear disk on the underside of the cassette.
  3. Use your fingers to spin it counterclockwise ensuring the silver circle makes one full revolution.
  4. The cassette fits correctly if not too snug or forced down.
  5. Hit the Play/Pause button. If this alarm does not clear, contact the anesthesia team.

Occlusion Alarm

  1. If the occlusion alarm or “OCL” alarm sounds, check the line for any occlusions or kinks.
  2. You will press the Play/Pause button to silence the pump, putting it in Pause mode.
  3. If an occlusion or kink is found, press the Play/Pause button, then hit the Bolus button to resume infusion.
  4. If after running through this occlusion troubleshooting process this alarm has not cleared, there is a high likelihood of an occlusion.

Viewing and clearing the history

To view patient history
  1. Press and hold the Bolus button while in Pause mode.
To clear the history
  1. Press and hold the Bolus button until you hear a beep and see “Hx” on the screen.
  2. Release after the beep.
  3. Then immediately press and hold the Bolus button again.
  4. A “0” should appear next “Hx”.

Questions? Contact the anesthesiologist:

Ascension Seton Medical Center
512-748-0188
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
6am-2pm 512-796-7081
after 2pm 512-375-8017
Ascension Seton Hays Hospital
512-848-2563
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
512-848-0366
Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital
512-486-9306
Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital
512-748-0188
Dell Children's Medical Center
512-791-3316
Cedar Park Regional Hospital
512-750-1848
Northwest Hills Hospital
512-848-0366