Epidural Administration; Dose Request Cord - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

Epidural Administration

WARNING
• Epidural administration of drugs other than those
indicated for epidural use could result in serious injury to
the patient.
• It is strongly recommended that the syringe, administration
set, and PCA module used for epidural drug delivery be
clearly differentiated from those used for other types of
administration.
• The Alaris System can be used for epidural administration
of anesthetic and analgesic drugs. This application is
only appropriate when using anesthetics and analgesics
labeled for continuous epidural administration and catheters
intended specifically for epidural use. Use only standard
or pre-filled, single-use, disposable syringes (with luer-lock
connectors) and non-dedicated administration sets with
integrated anti-siphon valves, designed for use on syringe-
type PCA devices without a 'Y' connector or injection port,
for epidural infusions.
◦ Epidural administration of anesthetic drugs: Use
indwelling catheters specifically indicated for short-term
(96 hours or less) anesthetic epidural drug delivery.
◦ Epidural administration of analgesic drugs: Use
indwelling catheters specifically indicated for either short-
term or long-term analgesic epidural drug delivery.
WARNING
• Only the patient should press the Dose Request Cord.
• Carefully locate the Dose Request Cord to reduce the
possibility of patient entanglement or strangulation.
PCA Module Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015
Warnings and Cautions (Continued)

Dose Request Cord

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