CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 197

Occlusions (Continued)
WARNINGS
When addressing or clearing an occlusion:
• Ensure that the fluid flow to the patient is
administering an unintended bolus. An occlusion may
pressurize the infusion tubing and syringe, which can result
in an unintended bolus of drug when the occlusion is
cleared. In order to prevent this additional bolus, disconnect
the tubing or relieve the excess pressure through a
stopcock, if present. The clinician should weigh the relative
risks of disconnection with the risks of an unintended bolus
of drug.
• Using a set with a pressure sensing disc and Back Off (after
occlusion) enabled will cause the motor to reverse plunger
movement during an occlusion until pressure returns to
preocclusion levels, automatically reducing bolus flow.
• Being aware that using larger size syringes on a high
plunger force setting may produce a larger post occlusion
bolus due to excessive syringe stopper compliance.
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
Warnings and Cautions (Continued)
to prevent
OFF
FU
FU
RATE (mL/h)
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
RESTART
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