CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 185

Syringe Module (Continued)
Pressure Sensing Disc NOT Installed
WARNING
To minimize the amount of time it takes the pump to recognize
an occlusion (blockage) and generate an alarm while infusing
at low rates (for example, < 5 mL/h and especially flow rates of
< 0.5 mL/h):
◦ Consider the plunger force or occlusion pressure
threshold setting and adjust it, as necessary. The lower
the plunger force setting or occlusion pressure threshold
setting, the shorter the occlusion detection time.
However, when infusing viscous or thick fluids (for
example, lipids), the plunger force or occlusion pressure
threshold setting may need to be adjusted to reduce false
alarms.
◦ Use the smallest compatible syringe size necessary to
deliver the fluid or medication. This minimizes the
amount of friction and compliance of the syringe stopper.
Because syringe pumps infuse fluids by precisely
controlling the plunger, smaller syringes provide more
precise fluid delivery than larger syringes.
◦ Use the Prime Set with Syringe feature on the pump
when changing a syringe and/or tubing.
◦ Use accessory devices, which have the smallest internal
volume or deadspace (for example, use microbore tubing
when infusing at low rates, shorter length of tubing, etc.).
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
Select Pressure Limit (Continued)
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
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