The pump should incorporate a generic programming function that allows the user to enter dose and relevant information (e.g., total dose to be delivered, infusion time, and patient
weight) to start an infusion. The programming function should be easy to use, even during an infusion, and should include a broad range of dosing units.
If a secondary infusion is programmed, the pump should always infuse at the secondary rate until the secondary VTBI is complete before infusing at the primary rate, regardless of
whether the pump is on the primary or secondary programming screen at the time the start key is pressed.
The pump should be able to be placed in a standby mode to allow clinicians to program the pump and should hold these settings until infusion is needed.