Baxter SIGMA Non-DEHP Tubing

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Mon, 05/15/2017 - 11:26
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Andrew Stivers
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Baxter SIGMA Non-DEHP Tubing

For those using Baxter SIGMA pumps, when using a non-DEHP tubing set, have you encountered issues with incomplete infusions (apparent overfill) based on the following:
"When evaluated over a one-hour period, the Flow rate accuracy will range ±10% from the expected volume" (source: http://sigmapumps.com/pdfs/compatible-iv-sets.pdf)

If yes, what steps have you taken to address these issues?

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