Infusion pump having function keys
First Claim
1. An infusion pump having a configuration state during which configuration data is input to the pump for controlling a subsequent infusion operation and an infusion state during which the pump executes an infusion operation in accordance with inputted configuration data, the infusion pump comprising:
- a housing configured to receive a tube through which infusion fluid is pumped;
a data processor contained within the housing;
a display electrically connected to the data processor and affixed to the housing; and
a plurality of function keys electrically connected to the data processor and affixed to the housing, each of the plurality of function keys corresponding to a respective numeric character, wherein at least one of the function keys is operable while the infusion pump is in the configuration state to input the numeric character to said data processor, and is operable while the infusion pump is in the infusion state to cause a predetermined information screen to be displayed by the display.
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Abstract
An infusion pump having a plurality of function keys which initiate different processes depending on the state of the infusion pump is disclosed. In the configuration state, the function keys operate to set the various configurable options with regard to the desired medication treatment parameters. In the infusing state, the function keys operate to transmit various operational data to a readout screen depending on the function key pressed. Essentially, multi-function, state dependent function keys operable on an infusion pump is disclosed.
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1. An infusion pump having a configuration state during which configuration data is input to the pump for controlling a subsequent infusion operation and an infusion state during which the pump executes an infusion operation in accordance with inputted configuration data, the infusion pump comprising:
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a housing configured to receive a tube through which infusion fluid is pumped; a data processor contained within the housing; a display electrically connected to the data processor and affixed to the housing; and a plurality of function keys electrically connected to the data processor and affixed to the housing, each of the plurality of function keys corresponding to a respective numeric character, wherein at least one of the function keys is operable while the infusion pump is in the configuration state to input the numeric character to said data processor, and is operable while the infusion pump is in the infusion state to cause a predetermined information screen to be displayed by the display. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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