Load - CareFusion Alaris 8015 User Manual

Prepare Syringe and Administration Set (Syringe Module) (Continued)
4. Ensure that instrument is as close to level of patient's heart
as possible—patient's heart level should be in line with
CHANNEL SELECT
• Keep the Alaris System level with the patient's heart to
maintain positive pressure.
• If using a pre-run infusion practice (to allow for
medication equilibration prior to connection to the
patient), ensure that the distal end of the administration
set is level with or higher than the device.
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
Alaris System User Manual – with v9.33 Model 8015

Load

key.
RATE (mL/h)
WARNING
Before loading or unloading the
syringe, always turn off fluid flow to
the patient, using the tubing clamp or
stopcock. Uncontrolled fluid flow
can occur when the administration
set is not clamped or turned off, and
can cause serious injury or death.
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
WARNING
Raising a syringe pump may result in
a bolus of medication or fluid due to
changes in hydrostatic pressure.
Lowering a syringe pump while
infusing may result in a delay in the
infusion (or possible under-infusion)
due to the changes in hydrostatic
pressure.
FU
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
Align with Patient
heart level
Getting Started
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