CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual page 250

Set Up Continuous Infusion Only (Continued)
4. To enter maximum limit, press
Yes soft key, and use numeric data entry keys.
Time (in hours) associated with Max Limit is automatically
entered based on setup in system configuration.
If No is selected, no MAX LIMITS are available for this
infusion.
5. To enter loading dose, press
Yes soft key, and use numeric data entry keys.
Loading dose is included in volume infused but is not
included in Max Limit.
6. Verify correct parameters and press
• If the programmed parameters are outside the Soft
Limit for that care area, an audio alert sounds and a
visual prompt appears before programming can
continue. If Yes soft key is pressed, programming
continues; if No soft key is pressed, infusion needs to
be reprogrammed.
• If the programmed parameters are outside the Hard
Limit for that care area, an audio alert sounds and a
visual prompt appears before programming can
continue. Infusion must be reprogrammed.
• If there is a potential for a programmed "_ _ / _ _ mL"
parameter to result in an excessive volume or dose
being delivered, following prompt appears:
"Cannot proceed due to incorrect concentration or
dosing parameters. Remove syringe, verify
concentration, and reprogram."
The prompt can be (a) the result of an incorrect drug
amount and/or diluent volume entry, or (b) can occur if
hospital-established Guardrails limits are very wide.
Be sure to enter either a drug amount per
drug amount per total volume—for example, a 30 mL
syringe with a concentration of 1 mg/1 mL can be
entered in one of two ways:
Programming
3-16
Infusion Modes (Continued)
soft key, press
MAX LIMIT
soft key, press
LOAD DOSE
CONFIRM
soft key.
mL or total
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Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
A
Continuous
Morphine
2
CONT
Yes
mg/h
DOSE
MAX
> > > >
No
LIMIT
LOADING
None
DOSE
[Conc]: 1 mg/mL
>Select Max Limit Option
CHANGE
MODE
A
Continuous
Morphine
2
CONT
mg/h
DOSE
MAX
30
mg/4 h
LIMIT
LOADING
_ _ 1
mg
DOSE
[Conc]: 1 mg/mL
>Close and Lock Door Then
Press CONFIRM
CHANGE
CONFIRM
MODE
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