Guardrails Suite Mx - Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series Directions For Use Manual

Epidural Administration (Continued)
WARNINGS
• The Alaris System can be used for epidural administration
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of anesthetic and analgesic drugs. This application is
only appropriate when using anesthetics and analgesics
labeled for continuous epidural administration and
catheters intended specifically for epidural use. Use only
an Alaris Pump Module/Gemini Infusion System
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administration set or syringe set, without a '
injection port, for epidural infusions.
Epidural administration of anesthetic drugs: Use
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indwelling catheters specifically indicated for short-term
( hours or less) anesthetic epidural drug delivery.
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Epidural administration of analgesic drugs: Use
♦
indwelling catheters specifically indicated for either
short-term or long-term analgesic epidural drug delivery.
Guardrails
WARNINGS
• The Guardrails Suite MX incorporates dosing limits and
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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
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.
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General Information
Warnings and Cautions
Suite MX
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(Continued)
' connector or
Y
Suite MX,
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FU
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
CHANNEL
OFF RESTART
RESTART
Alaris System Directions for Use
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Pump and Syringe Modules Section