Getting Started - CareFusion Alaris GP Directions For Use Manual

Getting Started

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Before operating the pump read this Directions For Use (DFU) manual carefully.
Initial Set Up
1. Check that the pump is complete, undamaged and that the voltage rating specified on the label is compatible with your AC power
supply.
2. Items supplied are :
• Alaris GP or Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump
• Directions For Use (CD)
• AC Power Cable (as requested)
• Protective Packaging
• Alaris Editor Software and/or Alaris Transfer Tool - per hospital
3. Connect the pump to the AC power supply for at least 2½ hours to ensure that the internal battery is charged (verify that the
lit).
• The Alaris Editor software can be used to create an approved data set that can be uploaded into the pump.
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However, a default data set is already installed in the pump (See details below).
• The pump will automatically operate from its internal battery if the pump is switched on without being connected
to the power supply.
• Should the pump fail to perform correctly, replace in its original protective packaging, where possible and contact
a qualified service engineer for investigation.
Factory Default Data Set
The pump is supplied with the following factory default data set:
Parameter
AC Fail Warning
Audio Volume
Alarm Volume Adjustable
Occlusion Alarm Pressure
Pressure Max
Rate Titration
Infusion Rate Max
Rate Lock
Bolus Mode
Bolus Rate Default
Bolus Rate Max
Bolus Volume Max
Weight Default
Weight Soft Min*
Weight Soft Max*
AIL Limit
Primary VTBI Max
Secondary Infusion
• Refer to 'Display of Units' section of this DFU for configurable units.
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• The default data set does not have drug related Guardrails limits. To set the limits use the Alaris Editor software.
Care should be taken when specifying the Guardrails limits.
* Only available on the Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump.
Factory Default Setting
Enabled
Medium
Disabled
L5
L8
Disabled
1200ml/h
Disabled
Hands-On Only
500ml/h
1200ml/h
5ml
1kg
1kg
150kg
100µl
9999ml
Disabled
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Default Units Enabled for Dosing
Only:
µg/min
µg/24h
mg/24h
unit/24h
mmol/24h
ml/kg/min
ng/kg/h
µg/kg/min
µg/kg/h
mg/kg/min
mg/kg/h
g/kg/min
unit/kg/min
mmol/kg/min
mmol/kg/h
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