Pocket Guide

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Alaris® PCA Module Pocket Guide Syringe Loading and Set-Up  2 oz  Loading: 1. Open syringe barrel clamp (clear piece) until it clears syringe chamber. 2. Raise drive head (gray) to it’s fully extended position. 3. Insert syringe barrel flange between barrel flange grippers (see drawing). 4. Lock syringe in place by closing barrel clamp. 5. Twist gripper control clockwise, lower drive head, lock plunger in place with plunger grippers. Priming: 1. If priming using PCA module, this feature is available when viewing Infusion Mode screen during programming of PCA module. At this screen Press OPTIONS, then press PRIME SET WITH SYRINGE. 2. Once tubing set is primed, close slide clamp. 60  55 50 45  1½  40 35  1 oz  30 25 20  ½  15 10 5  WARNING: TO PREVENT UNREGULATED FLOW, CLOSE SET TUBING CLAMP BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYRINGE.  Note: At the start of an infusion program, the system prompts to select and confirm syringe type and size. Ensure displayed syringe manufacturer and size correctly identifies the installed syringe. Operator Precautions: For proper operation of the Alaris® System (formerly Medley® System) the user must be familiar with the features, disposables, administration sets, set-up and programming. This guide includes selected information and suggestions and is not intended to be comprehensive instructions for the set-up and operation of the Alaris® System. For complete instructions along with Warnings and Cautions, refer to Alaris® System Directions for Use (v8). © 2005 Cardinal Health, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.  Change Syringe: 1. Press PAUSE and close tubing clamp. 2. Use key and unlock door and remove old syringe. 3. Press SILENCE. 4. Attach new syringe to tubing and load new syringe. 5. Set key to “Program” position and close door. 6. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 7. Choose correct syringe type and size. 8. Press CONFIRM. 9. Press RESTORE if same drug and concentration. 10. Verify drug and concentration and current settings. 11. Lock door and open tubing clamp. 12. Review settings and press START. Change Program/Mode: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 2. Press PROGRAM. 3. Set key to “Program” position or enter authorization code (if enabled). 4. Choose desired infusion mode and follow onscreen prompts.  Programming PCA with PCA Pause Protocol Enabled: 1. Perform steps 1-10 of Initial Set-Up in previous section and continue with following steps. 2. Review Clinical Advisory “Attach an SPO2 or EtCO2 Module Now”. 3. Press CONFIRM. Note: If a monitoring module is not attached and started, PCA Pause Protocol WILL NOT activate. 4. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow onscreen prompts. 5. Press NEXT key to verify medication parameters. 6. Review Clinical Advisory “PCA Pause Limits Should be Reviewed”. 7. Press CONFIRM. 8. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow onscreen prompts.  Beginning of Shift/Summary Review: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key and verify settings. 2. Press START key. Patient History/End of Shift/24hr History: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 2. Press OPTIONS. 3. Press PATIENT HISTORY. 4. Press ZOOM key (time interval) as appropriate and review drug totals. 5. To clear patient history press CLEAR HISTOY and press YES or NO. 6. To view 24 hour totals: Press 24 h Totals. 7. Press EXIT then press START.  3POC0070-03  Alaris® PCA Module Pocket Guide Syringe Loading and Set-Up  2 oz  Loading: 1. Open syringe barrel clamp (clear piece) until it clears syringe chamber. 2. Raise drive head (gray) to it’s fully extended position. 3. Insert syringe barrel flange between barrel flange grippers (see drawing). 4. Lock syringe in place by closing barrel clamp. 5. Twist gripper control clockwise, lower drive head, lock plunger in place with plunger grippers. Priming: 1. If priming using PCA module, this feature is available when viewing Infusion Mode screen during programming of PCA module. At this screen Press OPTIONS, then press PRIME SET WITH SYRINGE. 2. Once tubing set is primed, close slide clamp. 60  55 50 45  1½  40 35  1 oz  30 25 20  ½  15 10 5  WARNING: TO PREVENT UNREGULATED FLOW, CLOSE SET TUBING CLAMP BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYRINGE.  Note: At the start of an infusion program, the system prompts to select and confirm syringe type and size. Ensure displayed syringe manufacturer and size correctly identifies the installed syringe. Operator Precautions: For proper operation of the Alaris® System (formerly Medley® System) the user must be familiar with the features, disposables, administration sets, set-up and programming. This guide includes selected information and suggestions and is not intended to be comprehensive instructions for the set-up and operation of the Alaris® System. For complete instructions along with Warnings and Cautions, refer to Alaris® System Directions for Use (v8). © 2005 Cardinal Health, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.  PROGRAMMING GUIDE Initial Set-Up: 1. Load syringe with administration set attached. 2. Press SYSTEM ON key and select YES or NO to “New Patient”. 3. Select appropriate profile. 4. Press CHANNEL SELECT key and set key to “Program” position. 5. Press CONFIRM time setting and choose correct syringe type and size. Note: If installed syringe is not listed, press ALL SYRINGES and chose matching installed syringe type and size. 6. Choose correct medication and concentration. 7. At “Infusion Mode” screen: To Prime, press OPTIONS key. 8. Press PRIME SET WITH SYRINGE. 9. Press and hold PRIME key to prime tubing. Note: Do not prime while attached to patient. 10. Press EXIT when prime is complete. 11. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow on-screen prompts. 12. Close and lock door and attach administration set tubing set to patient. 13. Review settings and press START.  3POC0070-03  PROGRAMMING GUIDE Initial Set-Up: 1. Load syringe with administration set attached. 2. Press SYSTEM ON key and select YES or NO to “New Patient”. 3. Select appropriate profile. 4. Press CHANNEL SELECT key and set key to “Program” position. 5. Press CONFIRM time setting and choose correct syringe type and size. Note: If installed syringe is not listed, press ALL SYRINGES and chose matching installed syringe type and size. 6. Choose correct medication and concentration. 7. At “Infusion Mode” screen: To Prime, press OPTIONS key. 8. Press PRIME SET WITH SYRINGE. 9. Press and hold PRIME key to prime tubing. Note: Do not prime while attached to patient. 10. Press EXIT when prime is complete. 11. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow on-screen prompts. 12. Close and lock door and attach administration set tubing set to patient. 13. Review settings and press START.  Change Syringe: 1. Press PAUSE and close tubing clamp. 2. Use key and unlock door and remove old syringe. 3. Press SILENCE. 4. Attach new syringe to tubing and load new syringe. 5. Set key to “Program” position and close door. 6. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 7. Choose correct syringe type and size. 8. Press CONFIRM. 9. Press RESTORE if same drug and concentration. 10. Verify drug and concentration and current settings. 11. Lock door and open tubing clamp. 12. Review settings and press START. Change Program/Mode: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 2. Press PROGRAM. 3. Set key to “Program” position or enter authorization code (if enabled). 4. Choose desired infusion mode and follow onscreen prompts.  Programming PCA with PCA Pause Protocol Enabled: 1. Perform steps 1-10 of Initial Set-Up in previous section and continue with following steps. 2. Review Clinical Advisory “Attach an SPO2 or EtCO2 Module Now”. 3. Press CONFIRM. Note: If a monitoring module is not attached and started, PCA Pause Protocol WILL NOT activate. 4. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow onscreen prompts. 5. Press NEXT key to verify medication parameters. 6. Review Clinical Advisory “PCA Pause Limits Should be Reviewed”. 7. Press CONFIRM. 8. Choose desired Infusion Mode and follow onscreen prompts.  Beginning of Shift/Summary Review: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key and verify settings. 2. Press START key. Patient History/End of Shift/24hr History: 1. Press CHANNEL SELECT key. 2. Press OPTIONS. 3. Press PATIENT HISTORY. 4. Press ZOOM key (time interval) as appropriate and review drug totals. 5. To clear patient history press CLEAR HISTOY and press YES or NO. 6. To view 24 hour totals: Press 24 h Totals. 7. Press EXIT then press START.
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