Pump Overview
Press and hold the power switch to turn the pump on. The pump starts the power up sequence during which it performs various self-tests and tests for alarm conditions.
Take a Tour
Welcome to the CADD®-Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pump Virtual Tour. Take a guided tour of the pump and explore the many keypad functions.
Power Up
Press the power switch to turn the pump off. You must acknowledge the “Power down?” prompt by selecting Yes. The pump then powers down.
Power Down
Pump Overview
Starts and stops pump delivery.
Start/Stop
Pump Overview
The display shows programming information and messages. If no keys are pressed after a period of time, the backlight turns off and the display goes blank to save battery power (except during an alarm or when the AC adapter is in use). Press any key to turn the display back on except the PCA dose key when in PCA mode.
Display with Backlighting
Pump Overview
Key
Navigates through the pump menus, scrolls up or increases values.
Scroll Keys
Pump Overview
Key
Navigates through the pump menus, scrolls down or decreases values.
Selects a menu item.
Select
Pump Overview
Four AA batteries or the rechargeable battery pack fit into this compartment. The batteries are the primary source of power or serve as a back-up when the AC adapter is in use.
Battery Compartment
Pump Overview
1. Make sure the pump is stopped or powered off. Turn the knob on the battery door counter-clockwise and open the battery door.
Installing Batteries
Pump Overview
3. Close the battery door by turning the knob on the battery door clockwise to lock.
2. Hold the pump at an angle and place 4 AA batteries in the pump, matching the markings (+ and -) on the new batteries with the markings on the pump.
NOTE: If the batteries are installed incorrectly, the pump will not power on.
Used to attach the cassette to the pump.
Cassette Latch
Pump Overview
Secures the cassette to the pump using the pump key. The cassette latch must be closed before it can be locked.
Cassette/Keypad Lock
Pump Overview
The air detector can be turned on or off, depending on facility or therapy requirements. If it is turned on and air is detected in the part of the tubing that passes the air detector sensor, an alarm sounds and delivery stops.
Air Detector
Pump Overview
When a downstream occlusion (between the pump and the patient) is detected, an alarm sounds, delivery stops and the display shows a message.
Downstream Occlusion Sensor
Pump Overview
A high priority alarm always pauses or stops the pump if it is running. The alarm is accompanied by a red screen, and it persists until acknowledged by the press of a key on the pump or until the condition that triggered the alarm goes away (for example, high pressure going down). The alarm can be silenced with a key press and will sound again after two minutes if the alarm condition still exists.
High Priority Alarm
Alarms and Messages
When an upstream occlusion (between the pump and the reservoir) is detected, an alarm sounds, delivery stops and the display shows a message.
Upstream Occlusion Sensor
Pump Overview
Flashes when the pump is stopped, an alarm condition exists, or the battery or the reservoir volume is low. It stays on continuously when the pump is in operable.
Amber
Indicator Lights
Green
NOTE: If both lights flash the pump is running but there is a condition that needs attention.
Flashes when the pump is running and delivering fluid as programmed.
The alarm continues until it is acknowledged or resolved.
Silence – the alarm stays on the screen, but is silenced for 2 minutes before it sounds again
Acknowledge – the alarm clears from the screen
The pump can sound multiple alarms.
For many of the alarms, you have the option to “acknowledge” or “silence.”
Types of Alarms
Alarms and Messages
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A medium priority alarm does not stop the pump if it is running. The alarm is accompanied by an amber screen, and it persists until acknowledged by the press of a key on the pump or until the condition that triggered the alarm goes away. The alarm can be silenced with a key press and will sound again after two minutes if the alarm condition still exists.
Medium Priority Alarm
Alarms and Messages
A low priority alarm does not stop the pump if it is running. The alarm is accompanied by a blue screen, and it persists for five seconds unless it is acknowledged by the press of a key or the condition that triggered the alarm goes away before the five seconds have passed. (Some low priority alarms persist for longer than five seconds).
Low Priority Alarm
Alarms and Messages
An informational priority message does not stop the pump if it is running. This message appears in the status bar, and does not display a new alarm screen. It persists for five seconds and may be silent, requiring no acknowledgment (i.e. “Cassette Locked” and “Cassette Unlocked”).
Informational Message
Alarms and Messages
Additional information may be displayed when certain alarms occur. The help screens describe what you can do to try to solve the current problem that is causing the alarm.
Alarm Help Screens
Alarms and Messages
Status Bar
Color coded for immediate visual indication of pump operating status
Indicator Light - Amber
The alarms may have different sounds depending on the sound theme selected. There are three different sound themes for the alarms and beeps that the pump makes: standard, intense, and distinctive.
Click the plus signs to learn more
Indicator Light - Green
Protocol Bar
Displays:
• Therapy
• Qualifier
• Drug name (units)
Infusion Settings
Displays patient program settings
CADD®-Solis Infusion Pump
Battery Compartment
Soft Key Interface
Makes navigation easy
Scroll Keys
Eliminates numeric key press errors
Administration set or CADD® medication cassette reservoirs
Attaches easily and securely to the pump
Keypad Lock Status
Provides clinician confidence the pump is locked
Drug concentration and/ or units measure
Clearly displayed to help prevent medication errors
Cassette Latch
Allows easy and secure attachment of CADD® reservoirs and administration sets
PCA Dose Key
Enables convenient PCA dosing while ambulatory
Start/Stop
Starts and stops pump delivery
Select
Selects a menu item
Take a Tour
Welcome to the CADD®-Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pump Virtual Tour. Take a guided tour of the pump and explore the many keypad functions.
Serial Number
Power Switch
Cassette/ Keypad Lock(Unlock/Lock)
Patient safety and care is our #1 priority.
Status Bar
Color coded for immediate visual indication of pump operating status
Learn More About The CADD®-Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pump
Visit www.infusystem.com
or call (800) 962-9656
for more information.
Patient safety and care is our #1 priority.
