Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual page 206

Setting Up PCA Dose Only (Continued)
6. Enter maximum limit using numeric data entry keys.
7. To enter loading dose, press
Yes soft key and use numeric data entry keys.
8. Verify parameters are correct and press
key.
• If programmed parameters are outside Soft Limit, 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 must be reprogrammed.
• If programmed parameters are outside Hard Limit for
that care area, an audio alert sounds and a visual
prompt appears before programming can continue.
Infusion must be reprogrammed.
If a Soft Limit is overridden, G icon displays. When G
•
soft key is pressed, all applicable out-of-range limits
are listed.
9. Close and lock security door.
10. Verify parameters on second nurse summary screen are
correct and press
• Infusion mode and
Message Display. If a loading dose has been entered,
DELIVERING LOAD.
scrolls
• Main Display alternates between volume remaining
and drug name with infusion mode.
PCA
• When dose is delivered:
PCA
Green Infusing Status Indicator illuminates.
Rate display flashes
DELIVERING PCA
display.
When
PCA
scrolls in Channel Message Display.
NOTES:
Time (in hours) associated with Max Limit is automatically
entered based on setup in system configuration.
Loading dose is included in volume infused but is not included
in Max Limit.
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Programming
Infusion Modes (Continued)
LOAD DOSE
START
soft key.
drug name scroll in Channel
PCA
"_ _ _ _ _".
scrolls in channel message
PCA COMPLETE
dose is complete,
soft key, press
CONFIRM
soft
A PCA Only
Morphine
2
PCA
DOSE
LOCKOUT 10
INTERVAL
MAX
_ 25
LIMIT
LOADING
None
DOSE
[Conc]: 1 mg/mL
>Close and Lock Door Then
Press CONFIRM
CHANGE
MODE
Second Nurse Summary
A
Morphine
PCA Dose:
Lockout
Interval:
Max Limit:
[Conc]: 1 mg/mL
>Press START
PRO-
PAUSE
GRAM
®
Alaris System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
PCA Module Section
mg
minutes
mg/4 h
CONFIRM
2
mg
10
minutes
25
mg/4 h
START