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Summarization of Contents
Alaris PC Unit Model 8015
Getting Started (PC Unit Section)
Overview of the PC unit and its use with the Alaris System.
General Setup and Operation (PC Unit Section)
Procedure for attaching and detaching modules to the Alaris PC unit.
Start-Up (PC Unit Section)
Steps to power on the Alaris System and initiate the self-test sequence.
System Options (PC Unit Section)
Procedure to adjust display contrast, enter patient/clinician ID, power down channels, and configure anesthesia mode.
Battery Runtime
Information on viewing the estimated battery runtime.
System Configurations
Procedure to view and configure system settings.
Serial Numbers
Procedure to view serial numbers for the PC unit and attached modules.
Software Versions
Procedure to review software version information for modules.
Time of Day
Procedure to set or change the system time of day.
Network Status
Procedure to view network and wireless status information.
Wireless Connection
Procedure to enable or disable wireless connection on the Alaris System.
Data Set Status
Procedure to view the status of the loaded Data Set.
Maintenance Due
Procedure to view maintenance due dates for system components.
General Information (PC Unit Section)
General information including warnings, cautions, and EMC guidelines.
Features and Displays (PC Unit Section)
Overview of features and display elements of the PC unit.
Operating Features, Controls, Indicators
Description of the physical controls, indicators, and operating features of the Alaris System.
Displays (PC Unit Section)
Explanation of the different display screens and elements on the Alaris System.
System Configurable Settings (PC Unit Section)
Table outlining configurable settings, default values, and available options.
Specifications (PC Unit Section)
Technical specifications for the Alaris PC unit, including battery, dimensions, and memory.
Symbols (PC Unit Section)
Explanation of common symbols used in the Alaris System manual.
Section 2: Pump and Syringe Modules
Getting Started (Pump and Syringe Modules Section)
Overview of the Pump and Syringe modules and their intended use.
Prepare Administration Set (Pump Module)
Procedure for loading and priming the administration set for the Pump Module.
Prepare Syringe and Administration Set (Syringe Module)
Instructions for preparing and loading the syringe and administration set for the Syringe Module.
Programming (Pump and Syringe Modules Section)
Overview of programming options for Pump and Syringe modules.
Manual Programming with Guardrails Suite MX
Procedure for manual primary infusion programming with Guardrails Suite MX.
Continuous Infusion
Procedure for programming a continuous infusion using the Alaris System.
Bolus Dose
Procedure for programming a bolus dose for infusions.
Intermittent Infusion
Procedure for programming an intermittent infusion.
Fluid Infusion
Procedure for programming fluid infusions.
Manual Programming—Secondary Infusion (Pump Module)
Procedure for manual secondary infusion programming on the Pump module.
Programming with Interoperability and Guardrails Suite MX
Information on programming infusions using interoperability with Guardrails Suite MX.
Initial Primary Infusion
Workflow for pre-populating initial primary infusion parameters.
Subsequent Primary Infusion (Pump Module)
Workflow for pre-populating subsequent primary infusions on the Pump module.
Subsequent Primary Infusion (Syringe Module)
Workflow for pre-populating subsequent primary infusions on the Syringe module.
Programming—NO Guardrails Suite MX Protection
Procedures for programming infusions without Guardrails Suite MX protection.
General Programming (Pump and Syringe Modules Section)
General programming procedures applicable to Pump and Syringe modules.
View and Clear Volume Infused
Procedures for viewing and clearing volume infused data.
Channel Labels
Procedure for selecting and removing channel labels.
Anesthesia Mode (PC Unit Section)
Explanation of Anesthesia Mode features and operation.
Delay Options
Configuration options for delaying infusion start times.
Multidose Mode
Explanation and configuration of the Multidose Mode for infusions.
Select Pressure Limit (Pump Module)
Procedure to select or adjust the pressure limit for the Pump module.
Select Pressure Limit (Syringe Module)
Procedure to select or adjust the pressure limit for the Syringe module.
Features and Displays (Pump and Syringe Modules Section)
Description of features and displays for Pump and Syringe modules.
Drug Calculation Definitions and Formulas
Definitions and formulas used in drug calculation for Pump and Syringe modules.
Configurable Settings (Pump and Syringe Modules Section)
Table outlining configurable settings for shared infusions.
Pump Module
Table of configurable settings specific to the Pump Module.
Syringe Module
Table of configurable settings specific to the Syringe Module.
Section 3: PCA Module
Getting Started (PCA Module Section)
Overview of the PCA module and its intended use.
Attach and Detach Dose Request Cord
Procedure for attaching and detaching the Dose Request Cord for PCA.
Prepare and Load Syringe and Administration Set (PCA Module)
Instructions for preparing and loading the syringe and administration set for PCA module.
Security Lock Key Positions
Description of the security lock key positions for the PCA module.
Programming (PCA Module Section)
Steps for preparing and initiating an infusion on the PCA module.
Prime
Procedure for priming the administration set using the PCA module.
Program an Infusion
Step-by-step guide to program an infusion on the PCA module.
Infusion Modes (PCA Module Section)
Overview of infusion modes and programming parameters for the PCA module.
Set Up PCA Dose Only
Procedure to set up the PCA module for PCA Dose Only mode.
Set Up Continuous Infusion Only
Procedure to set up the PCA module for Continuous Infusion only mode.
Set Up PCA Dose and Continuous Infusion
Procedure to set up the PCA module for both PCA Dose and Continuous Infusion modes.
Set Loading Dose Only
Procedure to set a loading dose only using the Drug Library.
Set Bolus Dose
Procedure to set a bolus dose using the Drug Library.
Stop a Loading, PCA, or Bolus Dose
Procedure to stop loading, PCA, or bolus doses.
Change Programming Parameters During an Infusion
Procedure to modify programmed parameters while an infusion is active.
View Patient History
Procedure to view patient history data on the PCA module.
Clear Patient History
Procedure to clear patient history data from the PCA module.
View Drug Event History
Procedure to view the history of drug events recorded by the PCA module.
Configure Dose Request Cord
Procedure to configure the Dose Request Cord settings.
Security Access Levels
Description of security access levels and authorization codes.
Pause Infusion
Procedure to pause and reinitiate an infusion on the PCA module.
Change Syringe and Restore Infusion
Procedure for changing the syringe and restoring infusion parameters.
Stop Infusion
Procedure to stop an infusion on the PCA module.
Select Pressure Limit (PCA Module)
Procedure to select or adjust the pressure limit for the PCA module.
View and Clear Volume Infused
Procedures for viewing and clearing volume infused data.
PCA Pause Protocol Feature
Explanation and configuration of the PCA Pause Protocol feature.
Review or Change PCA Pause Alarm Limits
Procedure to review or modify PCA Pause Alarm Limits.
Disable PCA Pause Alarm
Procedure to disable the PCA Pause Alarm for SpO2 or EtCO2.
Section 4: SpO2 Module
Getting Started (SpO2 Module Section)
Overview of the SpO2 module, its models, and intended use.
Cables and Sensors (SpO2 Module Section)
Information and warnings regarding SpO2 sensors and cables.
Programming (SpO2 Module Section)
Procedures for monitoring, setting alarms, and navigating data on the SpO2 module.
Set Alarm Limits
Procedure to set or change SpO2 and Pulse Rate alarm limits.
Navigate Trend Data
Procedure to view trend data for SpO2 and Pulse Rate.
Navigate PCA/Alaris SpO2 ModuleTrend Data
Procedure to view shared trend data with a PCA module.
Presilence Alarm
Procedure to silence and cancel monitoring alarms on the SpO2 module.
Channel Options (SpO2 Module Section)
Options for changing monitoring parameters like limit mode, pulse beep, SatSeconds, and sensitivity.
General Setup and Operation (SpO2 Module Section)
Procedures for system start-up and setup of the SpO2 module.
General Information (SpO2 Module Section)
General information including warnings, cautions, and sensor compatibility.
Features and Displays (SpO2 Module Section)
Definitions of features and displays for SpO2 modules.
Operating Features, Controls, Indicators (SpO2 Module Section)
Description of the operating features, controls, and indicators of the SpO2 module.
Displays (SpO2 Module Section)
Explanation of the SpO2 module display screens.
Configurable Settings (SpO2 Module Section)
Table of configurable settings for SpO2 modules.
Specifications and Symbols (SpO2 Module Section)
Technical specifications and symbols for SpO2 modules.
Measurement Accuracy (SpO2 Module Section)
Information on the accuracy of SpO2 measurements and potential causes of inaccuracy.
Section 5: EtCO2 Module
Getting Started (EtCO2 Module Section)
Overview of the EtCO2 module, its capabilities, and intended use.
Connect Microstream™ Disposable
Procedure for connecting the Microstream™ Disposable to the EtCO2 module.
Attach Gas Scavenging System
Procedure for attaching a gas scavenging system to the EtCO2 module.
Programming (EtCO2 Module Section)
Procedures for monitoring, setting alarms, and navigating data on the EtCO2 module.
Set Alarm Limits
Procedure to set or change EtCO2, FiCO2, and RR alarm limits.
Navigate Trend Data
Procedure to view trend data for EtCO2 and respiratory rate.
Navigate PCA/Alaris EtCO2 ModuleTrend Data
Procedure to view shared trend data with a PCA module.
Presilence Alarm
Procedure to silence and cancel monitoring alarms on the EtCO2 module.
Channel Options (EtCO2 Module Section)
Options for changing monitoring parameters like limit mode, waveform height, and time scale.
General Setup and Operation (EtCO2 Module Section)
General information including warnings, cautions, and disposable compatibility.
Features and Displays (EtCO2 Module Section)
Definitions of features and displays for the EtCO2 module.
Operating Features, Controls, Indicators (EtCO2 Module Section)
Description of the operating features, controls, and indicators of the EtCO2 module.
Displays (EtCO2 Module Section)
Explanation of the EtCO2 module display screens.
Configurable Settings (EtCO2 Module Section)
Table of configurable settings for the EtCO2 module.
Specifications and Symbols (EtCO2 Module Section)
Technical specifications and symbols for the EtCO2 module.
Measurement Accuracy (EtCO2 Module Section)
Information on the accuracy of EtCO2 measurements and causes of inaccuracy.
Waveform Analysis (EtCO2 Module Section)
Explanation of EtCO2 waveform analysis and interpretation.
Principle of Operation (EtCO2 Module Section)
Explanation of the operating principle of the EtCO2 module.
Section 6: Auto-ID Module
Getting Started (Auto-ID Module Section)
Overview of the Auto-ID module, its features, and intended use.
Programming (Auto-ID Module Section)
Procedures for patient identification and programming infusions with the Auto-ID module.
Patient Identification
Procedure for associating the PC unit with a patient ID using the Auto-ID module.
Authorized User Mode*
Explanation of the Authorized User Mode feature for enhanced security.
Primary Infusion (Auto-ID Module Section)
Procedure for scanning and programming primary infusions using the Auto-ID module.
Subsequent Primary Infusion
Procedure for scanning subsequent primary infusions.
Secondary Infusion
Procedure to start a secondary infusion while a primary infusion is in progress.
General Setup and Operation (Auto-ID Module Section)
Procedures for system start-up and setup of the Auto-ID module.
General Information (Auto-ID Module Section)
General information including warnings, cautions, and scanner details.
Features and Displays (Auto-ID Module Section)
Definitions of features and displays related to the Auto-ID module.
Operating Features, Controls, Indicators (Auto-ID Module Section)
Description of the operating features, controls, and indicators of the Auto-ID module.
Configurable Settings (Auto-ID Module Section)
Table of configurable settings for the Auto-ID module and handheld scanner.
Specifications and Symbols (Auto-ID Module Section)
Technical specifications and symbols for the Auto-ID module and handheld scanner.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance (Auto-ID Module Section)
Troubleshooting guidance for errors and messages related to the Auto-ID module.
Appendix A
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
General troubleshooting and maintenance guidelines for the Alaris System.
Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the PC Unit.
Alaris Pump Module, Model 8100
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the Pump Module.
Alaris Syringe Module, Model 8110
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the Syringe Module.
Alaris PCA Module, Model 8120
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the PCA Module.
Alaris SpO2 module Models 8210 and 8220
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the SpO2 module.
Alaris EtCO2 module Model 8300
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the EtCO2 module.
Alaris Auto-ID Module, Model 8600
Reference to the Technical Service Manual for the Auto-ID module.
Alaris Systems Manager Connections
Troubleshooting steps for Alaris Systems Manager connection failures.
Alarms and Alerts (Appendix Section)
Definitions and explanations of system alarms and alerts.
Technical Alarms
Description of technical alarms, their priority, and visual indicators.
Alert Prioritization
Categorization of Alaris System alerts by priority, type, source, color, and silenceability.
Audio Characteristics
Description of audio characteristics for different alarm priorities and profiles.
Infusion Alarms
Information on silencing infusion alarms and their indicators.
Monitoring Alarms
Information on presilencing or silencing monitoring alarms.
Alarms (continued)
Table listing various alarm messages, devices, priorities, meanings, and responses.
Storage
Instructions for proper storage of the Alaris PC unit.
Battery Care and Maintenance (Appendix Section)
Guidelines for battery type, charging, storage, use, and disposal.
Wireless Connection (Appendix Section)
Information and troubleshooting for wireless connection issues.
Inspection Requirements (Appendix Section)
Schedule and procedures for regular and preventive inspections.
Cleaning (Appendix Section)
Procedures for cleaning the Alaris System, including its case and IUI connectors.
Service Information (Appendix Section)
Guidelines for instrument cleaning, service, and technical support.
Warranty (Appendix Section)
CareFusion warranty terms and conditions for Alaris System products.
Regulations and Standards (Appendix Section)
Information on compliance, electromagnetic environment, and standards.
Compliance (Continued)
Information on FCC and Industry Canada compliance for the Alaris System.
Standards
List of standards to which the Alaris System complies.
Hardware Dependencies
Test evidence and dependencies for EtCO2 hardware and software upgrades.
Trademarks (Appendix Section)
List of trademarks and registered trademarks associated with CareFusion.
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