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Alaris™ PK Plus Syringe Pump
About This Manual
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CareFusion cannot guarantee the continued system accuracy with other manufacturer’s syringes as identified in the
‘Recognised Syringes’ table. Manufacturers may change syringe specification significant to system accuracy without
prior notification.
Indications
The Alaris PK Plus Syringe Pump is indicated for the administration of drugs for anaesthesia
Contraindications
The Alaris PK Plus Syringe Pumps are contraindicated for:
• enteral therapies
• epidural infusion therapies
About This Manual
The user must be thoroughly familiar with the Alaris PK Plus Syringe Pump described in this manual prior to use.
All illustrations used in this manual show typical settings and values which may be used in setting up the functions of the Pump. These
settings and values are for illustrative use only. Where stated, a minimum infusion rate refers to a nominal rate of 1.0ml/h, and an
intermediate infusion rate refers to a nominal rate of 5.0ml/h. The complete range of infusion rates, settings and values are shown in the
'Specifications' section.
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It is important to ensure that you only refer to the most recent version of the Directions for Use and Technical Service
Manual for your CareFusion products. These documents are referenced on www.carefusion.com. Copies can be
obtained by contacting your local CareFusion representative.
Conventions used in this manual
BOLD
Used for Display names, software commands, controls and indicators referenced in this manual, for
example,
Battery Indicator
,
PURGE
,
ON/OFF
button.
'Single quotes'
Used to indicate cross-references made to another section of this manual.
Italics
Used to refer to other documents or manuals and also used for emphasis.
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Important Information: Wherever this symbol is shown an Important note is found. These notes highlight
an aspect of use that is important for the user to be aware of when operating the Pump.
