Infusion Modes; Programming Parameters - Cardinal Health Alaris 8000 Series Directions For Use Manual

Programming an Infusion (Continued)
NOTES:
If the programmed "_ _ / _ _ mL" concentration is outside the
soft limit, a prompt appears before programming can
continue. If the Yes soft key is pressed, programming
continues; if the No soft key is pressed, the infusion must be
reprogrammed.
If the programmed "_ _ / _ _ mL" concentration is outside the
hard limit for that care area, a prompt appears before
programming can continue. The drug amount and diluent
volume must be reprogrammed.

Programming Parameters

The PCA Module uses the following programming
parameters, depending on infusion mode selected.
Reference "General Information", "Features and Definitions"
for infusion mode definitions and features.
• PCA Dose: patient self-administered dose.
• Lockout Interval: programmed time elapse between
availability of
PCA
• Continuous Dose: basal rate dose.
• Max Limit: (optional) total amount of drug which can be
infused over a specified time period.
• Loading Dose: (optional) bolus dose infused prior to
initiation of infusion.
PCA
• Bolus Dose: (optional) additional dose programmed after
the initiation of
PCA
NOTE:
When the PC Unit is in the Infusion Mode Selection, Infusion
Setup or Bolus Setup screens, a patient dose request from
the Dose Request Cord will be handled as an unmet demand.
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Programming
Preparing Infusion (Continued)

Infusion Modes

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