CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 196

Administration Sets (Continued)
NOTE:
For a list of compatible syringes, refer to Compatible Syringes

(Syringe Module) on page 2-136 and the Alaris
Module Set Compatibility Card. For a list of compatible
administration sets, refer to the Alaris
Compatibility Card.
CAUTION
Before operating the instrument, verify that the administration
set is free from kinks and correctly installed.
WARNINGS
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.).
General Information
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Warnings and Cautions (Continued)
TM Pump Module Set
Occlusions
TM Syringe
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
FU
FU
RATE (mL/h)
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
RESTART
Pump and Syringe Modules Section