Accu-Chek Combo Series User manual

Brand: Accu-Chek

Model: Combo Series

Type: User manual

Accu-Chek Combo Insulin Pump

Insulin is delivered from a cartridge held inside the pump. The pump is

pre-programmed to deliver insulin continuously (basal insulin) to keep the blood glucose

constant. When any carbohydrates are eaten the carbohydrate amount needs to be entered

into the handset by the user/carer. The handset will then advise how much additional insulin

to be delivered (bolus insulin).

Navigating the pump and handset

The pump (figure 1

) is attached to a thin flexible tube – the infusion set - which is inserted

into the skin of the abdomen or buttock via a fine needle called a cannula. The cannula is

held in place by an adhesive dressing. The pump itself can be operated independently or by

using the handset (

figure 2), which communicates with the pump via Bluetooth®.

Figure 1

Figure 2

How to use the Accu-Chek Combo pump to give insulin at school

The key worker (or young person) will need to give a bolus of insulin every day when:

• The child/young person’s blood glucose is greater than 14 mmols/L

• Whenever the child/young person has anything to eat or drink containing

carbohydrate

How to set temporary basal rates

The key worker (or young person) will need to set a temporary basal rate when:

•

The child/young person undertakes exercise

Alongside having snacks to maintain blood glucose levels during exercise, the amount of

basal insulin can also be decreased using temporary basal rates.

There pump is able to remain attached during exercise, however, it should be removed

during certain activities such as contact sports to protect the young person from injuries and

pump from damage.

Cancelling temporary basal rates

NB. If the young person is not eating, leave

the carbs with a value of 0g.

Suspending the pump

The pump can be stopped with the STOP function. This function stops all basal and bolus

insulin delivery

and should be used to stop delivery of an incorrect bolus while it is being

delivered, or if following hypo rules. When the pump is resumed, the basal insulin will

automatically restart. As long as the pump is in STOP mode, it will vibrate and emit two short

beeps every minute to remind you that no insulin is being delivered.

To suspend all insulin delivery

To resume all resume insulin delivery

Operating the key lock function on the pump

The pump has a key lock function to prevent buttons being pressed in error. If you press any

of the pump keys whilst it is locked, the keylock symbol appears on the screen.

Turning the keylock on/off via the handset

Extra information: Warnings and errors

The pump has an audible alarm that will sound continuously until dealt with. If an alarm

sounds, the pump screen will display a message, as will the handset via pump mode. This

can be silenced by pressing twice.

Warnings

Errors

1
2
3
4
5
6

Accu-Chek Combo Series User manual

Brand: Accu-Chek

Model: Combo Series

Type: User manual

Related papers

Other documents