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Guide to having your
CADD Pump at home
The CADD pump
How do I change the battery?
An infusion device called ‘Computerised Ambulatory
Delivery Device’ or ‘CADD pump’ will allow you to
receive your chemotherapy/medications safely and
comfortably in your home.
Depending on the model of the pump, you will
have been given a spare 9 volt battery or 2 AA size
batteries with your CADD pump. When the pump’s
battery is going flat and requires changing, it will
sound an alarm. Follow the instructions below for
changing the battery on your pump model.
Your nurse will have explained the management of
your CADD pump to you. This brochure is designed to
give you additional information to ensure that you are
able to manage problems should they arise.
The pump is light and may be carried in a pouch
over your shoulder or around your waist on your
belt. You can move around as usual. The pouch also
helps protect the pump from damage. Some people
wear it under their clothing so it cannot be seen.
You will need to make some minor adjustments in
your daily activities:
• A
s water can damage the pump, place it on a
stool or chair next to the bath or shower when
you shower or bath.
• W
hen you sleep, the pump may be put under
your pillow, on a chair next to the bed or be
worn on a loose belt.
• Do not play any contact sports.
• T he pump may be damaged if hit with a hard
object. Protect the pump so it is not dropped or hit.
A registered nurse will program the pump to
deliver the medication at the exact dose per hour
as your doctor has prescribed. The pump is always
placed in the lock position so that the program will
not be changed by accident or when the battery is
being replaced.
You will return to the centre to have the pump
removed or the cassette changed. These appointment
times will be given to you prior to your discharge.
Please do not disconnect the tubing at home.
How do I know the pump is working?
Periodically check the pump to ensure that it is
working correctly. Ensure:
• t he pump is making a low ‘whirring’ sound –
it is operating correctly
• t he reservoir volume is gradually decreasing
in volume.
CADD PLUS
Requires a 9 volt battery
1. Stop the pump by holding down the ‘stop/start’
key until three dashes appear on the screen.
2. Slide open the battery door and remove the
old battery.
3. Put the new battery in place, ensuring you
match the ‘+’ and ‘-’ signs.
4. Restart the pump by holding down the ‘stop/
start’ key until the three dashes disappear from
the screen.
5. The pump should commence running through
the program and display the ‘RES VOL’ sign in the
bottom right-hand corner. When ‘RES VOL’ sign is
flashing, the pump is working.
CADD PRISM
Requires a 9 volt battery
1. Stop the pump by pressing the ‘stop/start’ key.
The screen will display ‘Y’ or ‘N’ to stop the pump.
Press ‘Y’.
2.
ress the button on
P
the battery door
and slide the door
forward. Remove
the old battery.
3.
ut the new battery
P
in place, ensuring
you match the ‘+’
and ‘-’ signs.
4. Restart the pump by pressing the ‘stop/start’ key
and pressing the ‘Y’ to start the pump.
5. The pump should commence running
through the program and will start on the
commencement of the green light flashing.
CADD LEGACY
Requires 2 AA size batteries
1. Stop the pump by holding down the ‘stop/start’
key until three dashes appear on the screen.
2. Slide open the battery door and remove the old
batteries.
3.
ut the new
P
batteries in place,
ensuring you match
the ‘+’ and ‘-’ signs.
4.
estart the pump
R
by holding down
the ‘stop/start’ key
until the three
dashes disappear
from the screen.
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5. The pump should commence running through
the program and will display ‘RUN’ on screen
when working.
What problems may I have with the CADD?
If you hear a continuous high pitched sound alarm –
check the screen for indication of a high pressure
warning. Check the tubing to ensure there is no
kink in the line and that all the clamps are open.
If you hear a beeping sound alarm – check the
reservoir volume to see if it is low or empty.
Turn the pump off if it is empty and clamp the line.
Your appointment at the centre should be within
the next two hours. If it is not, please telephone and
notify the nursing staff that your pump is empty.
What do I need to know
I have a port-a-cath? A needle has been inserted
into your port-a-cath to allow you to have your
treatment at home via a pump. The needle area will
be covered with a waterproof dressing to permit you
to bath/shower and to keep the area dry.
Check the position of the port-a-cath needle at
regular intervals to ensure that it remains in the porta-cath and that the dressing remains undisturbed.
A registered nurse is ‘on call’
24 hours/day to respond to any
difficulties you may have with
your CADD pump.
I have a PICC? Your PICC is attached to the pump to
allow you to have your treatment at home.
The area where the PICC exits the skin is covered by
a waterproof dressing to allow you to bath/shower
and to keep the area dry. Check the dressing
at regular intervals to ensure that it remains
undisturbed and that the PICC is not kinked.
I have a Hickman Catheter? Your Hickman Catheter
is connected to the pump to allow you to have your
treatment at home. The area where the catheter
exits the skin may be covered by a waterproof
dressing to allow you to bath/shower and to keep
the area dry. The length of time your catheter has
been in place will determine whether or not you
require a waterproof dressing over the exit site.
Check the dressing at regular intervals to ensure
that it remains undisturbed.
When should I contact the Icon On-Call Nurse?
A registered nurse is ‘on call’ 24 hours/day to
respond to any difficulties you may have with your
CADD pump. Please contact the centre or the ‘on
call’ nurse should the troubleshooting suggestions
fail or if you experience any other problems or
concerns, including:
• lifting of waterproof dressing
• change in needle position
• v isible ooze and/or swelling under the
waterproof dressing
• p
ain where the needle is placed into the
port-a-cath
• a ny leakage from the tubing connecting
the pump
• pump alarms despite your troubleshooting.
All correspondence to:
PO Box 1879
MILTON QLD 4064
P +61 7 3737 4500
F +61 7 3737 4501
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This information was current at the time it was published and is intended as a guide only. It is not intended to replace information
provided by your doctor or nurses. Each patient is an individual and responses may vary. If you have any questions, please talk to
your doctor or clinic nurse.
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