Getting Started; Introduction - Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series Directions For Use Manual

This Section of the Directions for Use (
Patient Controlled Analgesia Module,
Module") instructions and information. It is used in
conjunction with the following:
Alaris PC Point-of-Care Unit ("PC Unit") Section of this
®
Administration Set Instructions for Alaris
Maintenance software and User Manual for Alaris
Drug Product Labeling
Set Compatibility Card for PCA Module
Technical Service Manual for PCA Module
The PCA Module is intended for facilities that utilize syringe
pumps for the delivery of medications or fluids. The PCA
Module is indicated for use on adults, pediatrics and neonates
for continuous or intermittent delivery through clinically
acceptable routes of administration; such as, intravenous (
subcutaneous or epidural. Up to two (
connected to the Alaris
The PCA Module uses standard or pre-filled, single-use,
disposable syringes (with luer-lock connectors) and
nondedicated administration sets with integrated anti-siphon
valves, designed for use on syringe-type
specific administration set instructions, reference the
directions for use provided with the set.
Administration Sets / Syringes: Reference "General
Information" for specific administration set and syringe
instructions.
• Administration Set Information
• Compatible Syringes
Alarms, Errors, Messages: Reference "Troubleshooting and
Maintenance" for module-specific alarms, errors and
messages.
Contraindications: None known.
Electromagnetic Environment: Reference "Appendix"
Section of this ("Regulations and Standards",
DFU
Compliance").
Alaris System Directions for Use
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Patient Controlled Analgesia Module Section

Introduction

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Getting Started

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