Infusion pump methods, systems and apparatus
A system for priming an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes a priming cap including a septum and configured to matably connect with a male part comprising a needle and attached to a length of tubing for fluid, wherein when matably connected with the male part, the priming cap occludes the tubing.
1. A method for preventing prime where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
a pump processor receiving instruction to prime;
a pump processor confirming whether the male part and female part are connected;
where the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing prime; and
where the male part and female part are not connected, allowing prime.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the alarm is a visual alarm.
3. The method of claim 2 further comprising wherein the alarm is an audio alarm.
4. The method of claim 3 further comprising wherein the alarm is a vibration alarm.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the alarm is sent to a remote control.