To lock the keypad on a Nutricia Flocare Infinity pump and prevent accidental changes, simply press the + button. This action helps ensure the secure and uninterrupted delivery of enteral feeding.
The Nutricia Flocare Infinity pump is designed to provide precise and reliable enteral nutrition. Keeping its keypad locked is a critical step in maintaining patient safety and ensuring the correct administration of feeding formulas. This mechanism prevents unintended alterations to settings, which could otherwise disrupt therapy or lead to incorrect dosages.
Locking the Keypad for Secure Operation
Locking the keypad is a straightforward process, crucial for maintaining the integrity of the feeding program, especially in busy environments or during patient transport.
Step-by-Step Locking Instructions
Follow these steps to lock the keypad of your Flocare Infinity pump:
- Ensure Pump Operation: Confirm the pump is either running or in a ready state with your desired settings programmed.
- Locate the Plus Button: Find the + button on the pump's control panel.
- Activate Lock: Press the + button. This action will engage the keypad lock, making the other control buttons inactive until unlocked.
Why Keypad Locking is Essential
Implementing the keypad lock offers several important benefits:
- Prevents Accidental Adjustments: Stops unintended changes to flow rates, volume, or other critical settings.
- Maintains Consistent Therapy: Ensures that the prescribed feeding regimen remains unaltered, supporting optimal patient nutrition.
- Enhances Patient Safety: Reduces the risk of medication errors or feeding disruptions due to accidental button presses.
- Avoids Interruptions: Guarantees continuous therapy, vital for patients who rely on consistent enteral feeding.
Unlocking the Keypad
When you need to adjust settings or access other functions, you can easily unlock the keypad:
- To unlock the keypad, simply press the – button. This will reactivate the control buttons, allowing you to make necessary changes.
Powering Off the Pump (Important Distinction)
It's important to differentiate between locking the keypad and turning off the pump. Locking the keypad keeps the pump running with its current settings but prevents changes. If you are entirely finished with the pump and wish to power it down:
- Press and hold the On/Off button for approximately 2 seconds.
Quick Reference for Keypad Control
| Action | Button | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Lock Keypad | + button | Prevents accidental changes to settings while pump is active |
| Unlock Keypad | – button | Allows access to modify pump settings |
| Power Off Pump | On/Off button | Shuts down the pump when held for 2 seconds |
Best Practices for Pump Management
- Always lock the keypad after programming and starting a feeding session.
- Refer to the official user manual for comprehensive instructions and troubleshooting specific to your pump model. A detailed user manual can be found via official Nutricia resources, such as the Flocare Infinity Feeding Pump User Manual.
- Regularly check pump settings and the integrity of the feeding setup during therapy.
By understanding and utilizing the keypad lock function, you can ensure safer and more effective enteral feeding with the Nutricia Flocare Infinity pump.
