The Baxter Sigma Spectrum infusion pump was designed with features to help reduce errors when programming an IV infusion. Soma Technology gives you the option to choose this smart infusion pump with software version 6.05 or 6.02. At the initial start, this infusion system automatically defaults to using the drug safety library. This drug safety library is one of the leading safety features on the Sigma Spectrum. It is small, lightweight, and easy-to-use especially with its bright easy-to-read display. The Baxter Sigma Spectrum offers wireless connectivity to integrate data into a hospitals current EMR system and facilitate the transfer of data to and from the system for updating drug libraries as well as for continuous quality improvement reports.
The Baxter Sigma Spectrum is an infusion pump with a master drug library. It is intended to be used for the controlled administration of fluids. The intended routes of administration consist of intravenous, arterial, subcutaneous, epidural, or irrigation of fluid space. The Sigma Spectrum is suitable for a variety of patient care environments such as hospitals and outpatient care areas. This infusion pump is intended to reduce operator interaction through guided programming, which helps reduce errors.
Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States alone. Safety features are currently and will continue to become increasingly important when picking infusion systems. The Sigma Spectrum helps you make immediate use of a smart pump’s defining safety feature, the drug library. Prior to administration this drug library and configurable limitations help protect patients from infusion programming errors. The difference with the Sigma Spectrum is that it’s designed to drive high drug library compliance from the moment you start utilizing the pump. The pumps drug library is updated wirelessly, with no power cycling or staff interaction needed. Although this is not intended to replace clinician-patient observation, this helps make sure the clinician is using the best available data. This infusion pump is the only pump on the market with Dose/Rate change (Titration) Error Prevention. This is designed to intercept does changes that could be inaccurate and potentially harmful. This unique feature provides an additional layer of safety parameters to help clinicians protect high-risk infusions.
Administering, preparing, and documenting IV medication can be a complex proves. The DoseEdge Pharmacy workflow manager and the Sigma Spectrum Infusion system each help ensure the Infusion dose is prepared and administered correctly. The DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow Manager provides visibility to the dose preparation and dispensing process, while the Sigma Spectrum Infusion system helps reduce errors when programming the IV Infusion.
The intuitive design and mobility of the Baxter Sigma Spectrum smart pump works with you and your patients when it comes to your mobility needs. Because of its small size and lightweight, the pump is easy to transport for nurses and patients. The large easy-to-read screen enhances clinical workflow and allows the infusion to be programmed in the drug library.
The display of the Baxter Sigma spectrum shows 6 different features. It shows the Title, network status, infusion running status, softkey labels, power status, and the keypad lock status.
The Baxter sigma spectrum contains a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack and a replaceable battery cell. The following battery types are compatible with all Sigma Spectrum infusion systems.
An IV drug therapy prescribed as a total dose amount ocmpletly administered over a set duration of time.
An IV drug therapy prescribed as a continuous dose rate. The IV therapy continues to infuse a set dose rate until the infusion is discontinued or the volume to be infused has been completed. Rate changes may be programmed as needed. A loading Dose or Bolus may also be programmed in this infusion.
An IV drug therapy that requires a flow rate (mL/hr) ramp-up to a main (mL/hr) rate for a prescribed period of time and then a tapering down of the rate until total infusion time has completed.
Mutli-Step mode allows the drug to be programmed on the Pump with up to 10 individual infusion rate steps. The automatic transition occurs between each step. Each step must be within the Drug Library defined dose rate limit.
Activation a Drug Library is the process of replacing the current Drug Library or deploying a new Drug Library. The pump will receive a new Drug Library anytime the pump is on and at the Drug Library check interval specified in the Drug Library. When a new Drug Library is received, it is
When storing the Baxter Sigma Spectrum the pump should remain powered off and the AC power adaptor unplugged from a power source until all cleaning liquids are completely evaporated from the entire pump. Allow time for fluids that may have seemed into or between pump components to dry. The battery module should remain off the pump until air drying in complete.
To maintain a fully charged battery, keep the AC power adaptor plugged into a powered outlet whenever possible, including when the pump is not in use. This will help ensure a fully charged battery for subsequent use.
If storing the pump for extended periods, remove the battery module from the pump. For recommended storage temperature and humidity level, refer to the operation manual.