Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
Patient Controlled Analgesia Module Section
Getting Started
3-3
Preparing and Loading Syringe and Administration Set
For instructions on how to go from checking in a PCA Module
to preparing it for an infusion setup, reference “General Setup
and Operation”.
1. Prepare syringe (reference “General Information”,
“Compatible Syringes”) in accordance with
manufacturer’s directions for use.
2. Prepare administration set (reference Set Compatibility
Card, provided separately) in accordance with
manufacturer’s directions for use.
3. Attach upper fitting of administration set to syringe tip.
Use only standard, single-use,
disposable syringes (with luer-lock
connectors) and non-dedicated
administration sets with integrated
anti-siphon valves, designed for use
on syringe-type
PCA
pumps. The
use of any other syringe or
administration set may cause
improper instrument operation,
resulting in inaccurate fluid delivery,
pressure sensing, or other potential
hazards. For a list of compatible
syringes, reference “General
Information”, “Compatible Syringes”.
For a list of compatible
administration sets, reference the
Set Compatibility Card (provided
separately).
WARNING
Preparing Syringe and Administration Set