Definitions; Alarms - Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual

Alert
Clinical Advisory
Alarm
Attach Dose Request Cord
Channel Disconnected
Lock Door
Occlusion
PCA Pause Alarm
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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.

Alarms

Dose Request Cord detached
from device. Dose Request Cord
required for
continuous infusion modes.
Module(s) disconnected while in
operation or have a communication
problem.
Door unlocked during infusion
(system does not infuse with door
unlocked).
Increased back pressure sensed
while infusing. Infusion stops on
affected module.
PCA infusion has paused due to a
decline in respiratory status.
Meaning
only and +
PCA PCA
Alaris
Response
Reattach Dose Request Cord and
RESTART
press key.
To silence alarm and clear
message from screen, press
CONFIRM
soft key. Reattach
module, if desired, ensuring it is
securely "clicked" into place at
Channel Release Latch. If alarm
is still present, replace module with
an operational instrument.
Lock door and press
Clear occlusion. Press
CHANNEL SELECT
key, or press
START
key and then soft key.
Assess patient status per hospital
CONFIRM
policy. Press
patient status and monitoring
values have been addressed.
RESTART
Press key per hospital
policy.
®
System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
PCA Module Section
IV
RESTART
key.
RESTART
once