General Information; Warnings And Cautions; General - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

WARNINGS
• Ensure syringe sizes and models are compatible with the
Syringe module. The use of any other syringe or
administration set can cause improper pump operation,
resulting in inaccurate fluid delivery, insufficient occlusion
(blockage) sensing, or other potential hazards
• Use the smallest compatible syringe size necessary to
deliver the fluid or medication; this is especially important
when infusing high risk or life-sustaining medications at low
infusion rates (for example, < 5 mL/h, and especially flow
rates < 0.5 mL/h). Using a larger syringe when infusing at
low rates can lead to inadequate syringe pump performance
including delivery inaccuracies, delay of therapy, and
delayed generation of occlusion alarms. This is due to the
increased friction and compliance of the syringe stopper
with larger syringes.
• Ideally, the Syringe module should be level with the patient's
heart. If the Syringe module height is raised relative to the
patient's heart level (for example, during patient transport),
the increase in height of the Syringe module can result in a
temporary increase in fluid delivery or bolus until the flow
rate stabilizes. Alternatively, if the Syringe module is
lowered relative to the patient's heart level, the decrease in
the height of the Syringe module may result in a decrease in
delivery or under-infusion until the flow rate stabilizes.
• Electronically prime the syringe pump system before starting
an infusion or after replacing a near-empty syringe with a
replacement syringe.
• During programming and prior to starting an infusion, verify
that the syringe size and model on the PC unit display
screen matches the syringe size and model loaded into the
Syringe module.
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015

Warnings and Cautions

General

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