Patient Use – What to Do Post Surgery

Instruct the Patient in Pump Use

A patient guide brochure entitled “About Your ACCUFUSER® Post-Op Pain Control Pump” is included in the ACCUFUSER® pump procedure kit. Using this brochure, instruct the patient in proper use of the pump during the recovery period, including these key topics:

• Starting and stopping infusion
• Checking progress of infusion
• Using the bolus button
• What to do when infusion is complete
• Removing the catheter (if indicated)
• Symptoms to watch for
• Who to contact if necessary

Give the brochure to the patient to take home.

Monitor the Infusion

1. During ACCUFUSER® pump use, monitor the progress of infusion by noting the position of the flow indicator along the number scale on the pump reservoir.
   
   
2. Check for the following during infusion:
   • The ACCUFUSER® pump is emptying
   • There is no leakage from the ACCUFUSER® system
   • Air has not entered the pump reservoir
   • The tubing is not kinked
   • All system connections are secure
3. Check to make sure the patient is not experiencing symptoms of side effects, such as:
   • Increased pain
   • Redness, swelling, pain or discharge at the incision or catheter sites
   • Skin rash or hives
   • Metallic taste in the mouth
   • Excitation or restlessness
   • Dizziness or light-headedness
   • Excessive drowsiness

When the Infusion is Complete

Upon completion of infusion, the ACCUFUSER® pump is removed and discarded. The catheter may be removed by staff or the patient may be instructed in how to remove it.

CAUTION: The ACCUFUSER® pump is for single patient use only. Do not re-use or re-sterilize it.