PatientQ&A
Always consult your healthcare provider and refer to
the product’s Instructions For Use.
the pump
Q. How can I tell if the FreedomEdge™ is working
and that I am receiving my infusion?
A. Write down the time the infusion started and verify that
you are using the correct control rate tubing and syringe
recommended by your healthcare provider. Then, watch that
the syringe plunger moves in accordance with your infusion
time. If you expect dose to take 1 hour, then after 15 minutes, 1/4 of your dose should be complete. If there is any
doubt, please ask your healthcare provider.
Q. How can I find my best infusion sites?
A. Simply time your infusions! Note how long the first
half of your dose takes, and then the
second half. Compare the two
times. If the second half takes
longer, you may be able to find
sites that accept the drug more
easily. If the two times are just
about equal, it usually means your
sites are accepting the drug well, and the site pressure is
not increasing over the duration of your infusion.
Q. What if I want to administer a larger or smaller
amount of fluid?
A. If a dose is larger than 30ml, you can load an additional
syringe using the same tubing and needle set. For smaller
volumes, the pump system automatically adjusts to whatever
amount is contained in the syringe. We also offer the
FREEDOM60® pump, which has the same performance as
FreedomEdge™, but for 60ml syringes.
Q. How do I clean the FreedomEdge™?
A. Refer to the Instructions For Use for information on
how to clean the FreedomEdge™.
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