Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series, Directions For Use Manual

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General Information
Alaris
®
System Directions for Use
Patient Controlled Analgesia Module Section
• The Guardrails
®
Suite MX incorporates dosing limits and
instrument configuration parameters based on
hospital/facility protocol. The software adds a
test of
reasonableness to drug programming based on the limits
defined by the hospital/facility. Qualified personnel must
ensure the appropriateness of drug dosing limits, drug
compatibility, and instrument performance, as part of the
overall infusion.
Potential hazards include drug
interactions, inaccurate delivery rates and pressure alarms,
and nuisance alarms.
• When loading a data set with the Guardrails
®
Suite MX,
ensure the correct profile (for patient care area) is
selected prior to starting an infusion. Failure to use the
appropriate profile could cause serious consequences.
WARNINGS
The PCA Module uses standard, single-use, disposable
syringes (with luer-lock connectors) and administration sets
with anti-siphon valves, designed for use on syringe-type
PCA
pumps.
• For specific administration set instructions, reference
directions for use provided with set.
• For a list of compatible syringes, reference “Compatible
Syringes”.
• For a list of compatible administration sets, reference Set
Compatibility Card (provided separately).
• Use aseptic techniques when handling sets and syringes.
• Administration sets are supplied with a sterile and
nonpyrogenic fluid path for one-time use. Do not
resterilize.
• For administration set replacement interval, refer to facility
protocol and/or government standards (such as,
CDC
guidelines in United States).
• Discard administration set per facility protocol.
• For
IV
push medication (put instrument on hold), clamp
tubing above port.
• Flush port(s) per facility protocol.
Administration Set Information
Warnings and Cautions
(Continued)
Guardrails
®
Suite MX