Definitions; Audio Characteristics; Alarms - Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual

Alert
Clinical Advisory

Audio Characteristics

Type
Switchover
Pump and Syringe Modules
Alarm
Channel Disconnected
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Alarms, Errors, Messages (Continued)

Definitions

A visual message to help reduce programming errors by indicating a
Limit (Soft or Hard) has been exceeded. A response is required before
programming can continue.
A visual message when a designated drug is selected, to remind clinician
of specific hospital/facility standards of practice when programming an
medication. A specific Clinical Advisory and/or message can be associated
with a selected drug within any of the patient care profiles. Clinical Advisories
are not displayed in Anesthesia mode.
Six short beeps: secondary
switching to primary. Two
short beeps: bolus switching to
continuous.

Alarms

Module(s) disconnected while in
operation or have a communication
problem.
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
RESTART
Sound
FU
FU
RATE (mL/h)
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
PAUSE
CHANNEL
OFF
CHANNEL
OFF RESTART
RESTART
Meaning
Alaris
FU
RATE (mL/h)
CHANNEL
SELECT
PAUSE
CHANNEL OFF
RESTART
Notes
Variable volume; can be
silenced and disabled in System
Configuration.
Response
To silence alarm and clear
message from screen, press
CONFIRM
soft key. Reattach
module if desired, ensuring it is
securely "clicked" into place at
Module Release Latch. If alarm is
still present, replace module with
an operational instrument.
® System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
Pump and Syringe Modules Section
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