Getting Started; Introduction - Cardinal Health Alaris Directions For Use Manual

This Section of the DFU provides Auto-ID Module (Model
) instructions and information. It is used in conjunction
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with:
• Auto-ID Module Technical Service Manual
• Module-specific Sections of this
• PC Unit Section of this
• System Maintenance software (and its instructions) for Alaris
System check-in, maintenance, and wireless configuration
The addition of the Auto-ID Module to the Alaris
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combines Guardrails
and bar code technology to provide a new level of medication
safety. The Auto-ID Module contains an internal bar code
image scanner and supports the external scanner supplied by
Cardinal Health. Scanning a bar-coded patient identification
band automatically captures the patient
for association with
CQI
the right patient. In addition, using the scanner allows an
solution drug and concentration to be automatically selected
from the Drug Library. Scanned solution containers can be
used for Pump, Syringe and
Auto-ID Module can be connected to the Alaris
can be added as a fifth module.
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The Alaris System with the Auto-ID Module is intended to
provide trained healthcare caregivers a way to automate
infusion parameter input, thereby decreasing the number of
manual steps necessary to enter infusion data. All data entry
and infusion parameter validation is performed by the trained
healthcare professional according to a physician's order.
Electromagnetic Environment: See "Appendix" Section of
this DFU ("Regulations and Standards", "Compliance").
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Alaris System (with v9 Model 8000) DFU
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