Guardrail drugs simply mean any drug that is preprogrammed into your pump.
What is IV guardrails?
Guardrails™ Safety Software for Alaris™ System
This software allows for customizable care areas or profiles. Within each of these profiles, drug and IV fluid libraries are created.These advisories provide the user with additional clinical information prior to the start of the infusion.
Do basic infusions provide guardrails Suite MX drug safety?
Basic Infusions do not provide any Guardrails Suite MX drug safety. When removing a set from the module, the safety clamp fitment will be in the closed position.
Where is drug Library on Alaris pump?
library, it will appear in the corner under module selection. Nurses must power down the pump in order to get the current library so it can connect to wifi.
How do you unlock an Alaris pump?
Alaris® System
Press and hold the Tamper Resistance Control on the rear of the Alaris PC unit for three seconds. 2. When the keypad is unlocked, a PANEL UNLOCKED prompt displays on the main screen of the Alaris PC unit. The PANEL UNLOCKED prompt remains on the screen for three seconds.
How do I silence my Alaris pump?
To silence safety alarm tone, press SILENCE key. The Alaris PCA module will remain silent approximately two minutes and will sound again.
Can hard limits be overridden?
Hard limits are upper or lower dosing limits that are set in the drug database that cannot be overridden. If the clinical programming the pump enters a dose that is over the hard limit, the pump will not allow the infusion to continue.
What items can come in contact with the IUI connectors when cleaning the IUIS?
To avoid accidental fluid deposits on the connectors, DO NOT use any spray cleaners anywhere near the IUI connectors. NEVER ALLOW ANY CLEANER OTHER THAN 70% IPA TO CONTACT THE IUI CONNECTORS.
Why do IV pumps beep?
Your pump may alarm or “beep” for a number of reasons. It will alarm if a medicine is finished infusing or if the pump detects a blockage or air in the line. Always call your nurse when the pump starts to alarm. Do not try to silence the alarm or fix the problem yourself.
How do you fix a beeping IV?
To resolve: Push the run/pause button to silence the alarm. Gently press on the top of the cassette (top of pump) Push the run/pause button again to restart the pump.
What is difference between infusion pump and syringe pump?
If the hourly volume requirements increase, an infusion pump is generally used to deliver the medication. Syringe pumps are more compact and take up less space than infusion pumps. This becomes important when the patient is on many different infusions.
What is syringe pump used for?
Syringe pumps are used to deliver a very small amount of medications, mechanically moving the piston of a syringe to send medication into IV tubing.
What is Vtbi in infusion pump?
Acronym. Definition. VTBI. Volume to Be Infused (medical infusion pump)
What is an infusion pump drug library?
During infusion programming the pump checks the entries against the drug library and alerts the clinician when a drug library limit is exceeded, preventing the patient from receiving an incorrectly programmed infusion. A comprehensive drug library is critical for the effective and safe use of any smart infusion system.
What is a drug library?
A drug library is a list of drugs stored in the smart pump’s memory, being a key tool to prevent medication errors. Each drug is set some parameters such as concentration, infusion rate and maximum and minimum dosages.
What is a drug library Smart pump?
Smart pump technology incorporates safeguards such as a list of high-alert medications, soft and hard dosage limits, and a drug library that can be tailored to specific patient care areas. Its use can help to improve patient safety and to avoid potentially catastrophic harm associated with medication errors.
What is the fastest rate an Alaris pump can be set?
999 mL/h.
11. What is the maximum flow rate for the BD AlarisTM Pump module? The maximum flow rate for the Alaris Pump module is 999 mL/h.
What is the name of the software used in 8015 Module?
Alaris System Maintenance Software A PC-based software tool that allows a hospital to perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrade, and data log downloads from the Alaris PC unit Model 8015 and attached expansion devices.
What does continuous infusion mean?
Listen to pronunciation. (kon-TIN-yoo-us in-FYOO-zhun) The administration of a fluid into a blood vessel, usually over a prolonged period of time.
Can the BD Alaris system be used on more than one patient?
The BD Alaris System can be used on MORE THAN one patient at a time. Soft limits (Soft Guardrails) can be overridden, based on clinical requirements. To interrupt a power down sequence, a user can quickly press any key (except System On) on the PCU.
When should the BD Alaris system or modules be sent back to biomedical engineering for repair?
If damage, deposits, residue, or corrosion is noticed, take the device out of service, and send the unit to Biomedical Engineering for repair. 2. Ensure back-up devices are readily available when infusing critical medications where interruptions could cause serious injury or death.