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

This Section of the Directions for Use (
Auto- Module,
ID 8600
and information. It is used in conjunction with the following:
Alaris PC Point-of-Care Unit ("PC Unit") Section of this DFU
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Maintenance Software and User Manual for Alaris
Alaris System Technical Service Manuals
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Module-Specific Sections of this DFU
The addition of the Auto-ID Module to the Alaris
combines Guardrails
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bar code technology to provide a new level of medication
safety. The Auto-ID Module contains an internal bar code
image scanner and supports the external scanner supplied by
Cardinal Health. Using the scanner allows an
and concentration to be automatically selected. In addition to
drug and concentration, the Auto-ID Module allows for patient
association with the PC Unit. Scanning a bar-coded patient
identification band automatically captures the patient
making it available for association with
as for verifying the right patient. Scanned solution containers
can be used for Pump, Syringe and
Auto-ID Module can be connected to the Alaris
The Alaris System with the Auto-ID Module is intended to
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provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate
infusion parameter input, thereby decreasing the number of
manual steps necessary to enter infusion data. All data entry
and infusion parameter validation is performed by the trained
healthcare professional according to a physician's order.
Electromagnetic Environment: Reference "Appendix"
Section of this ("Regulations and Standards",
DFU
Compliance").
Alaris System Directions for Use
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Auto-ID Module Section

Introduction

) provides Alaris
DFU
Series ("Auto-ID Module"), instructions
Suite MX with dose limit technology and
event logs as well
CQI
infusions. Only
PCA
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Read all instructions, for both the
Auto-ID Module and PC Unit, before
using the Alaris
System
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System
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solution drug
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System.
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Getting Started

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