Pump Characteristics - Abbott FLEXIFLO Companion Mode D'emploi

PUMP CHARACTERISTICS

The Abbott Nutrition Companion
uses a specially designed administration set, including a cassette with bellows, to
deliver measured amounts of enteral formula. The pump operates on AC or battery
power. The fluid delivery system and safety alarms function when the pump is used by
an ambulatory patient or is mounted on a pole. The volume-monitoring device does
not depend on drop counting, so pump adapts well to patient activities.
The pump is controlled by a microprocessor (computer), providing accurate delivery
rates, easy-to-read displays, and simple controls. A charger unit with a power cord
is provided with each Companion Enteral Pump. The charger may be clamped to a
feeding stand or pole or positioned on a flat surface.
Additionally, the Companion Enteral Pump offers these features:
1. Accuracy to ±10% at rates of 5 to 300 mL/hr
2. 8-hour battery operation at 125 mL/hr, when fully charged
3. Alarms:
• OCCLUSION
• EMPTY FEEDING CONTAINER/MISSING OR IMPROPERLY LOADED
CASSETTE
• SELECT RUN
• LOW BATTERY
• RESET RATE
4. Fluid flow and fluid monitoring independent of pump position (no drop
counting)
5. Adjustable alarm volume for low or high setting
6. Flow rate selection of 5 to 300 mL/hr in 1-mL/hr increments
7. VOLUME FED accumulation display
8. User-friendly operating controls
9. Small and lightweight
10. Simple setup
11. Backlit visual display for easier viewing in a darkened room
12. Self-test capability
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Enteral Pump is a volumetric infusion pump that
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