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BD Alaris GP User Manual

BD Alaris GP
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Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™)
Volumetric Pump
(with Plus Software)
Models: 9002TIG03, 9002TIG03-G
Directions For Use
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Table of Contents

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BD Alaris GP Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAlaris GP
Accuracy± 5%
Battery TypeRechargeable Lithium-Ion
TypeInfusion Pump
ManufacturerBD
Infusion ModesContinuous
Volume Range0.1-9999 ml
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
DisplayLCD
AlarmsAir-in-line, Occlusion, Low battery, Infusion complete
CompatibilityAlaris System
Occlusion Pressure SettingsAdjustable (Low, Medium, High)

Summary

Introduction to Alaris GP Volumetric Pump

Intended Purpose and Use

Details the pump's intended use, conditions for operation, and indications for administration.

Manual Overview and Conventions

Explains the manual's structure, contraindications, and conventions used for clarity.

Creating a Data Set for the Pump

Data Set Creation and Upload Process

Outlines the steps for creating, approving, and uploading a data set using Alaris Editor and Transfer Tool.

Volumetric Pump Features Overview

Controls and Indicators

Pump Controls

Describes the function of each button and softkey on the pump interface for operation.

Pump Indicators

Explains the meaning of indicator lights such as AC Power and Battery status.

Symbol Definitions

Labelling Symbols

Defines various symbols used on the pump and in its documentation for safety and identification.

Main Display Features

Main Display Screens

Illustrates display layouts for when VTBI is set and when it is not set, including screen icons.

Screen Icons

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the pump screen during operation.

Operating Precautions: Infusion Sets and Environment

Infusion Sets and Containers

Guidance on using specific infusion sets, containers, and handling precautions.

Operating Environment

Specifies suitable environments for pump operation and precautions for use in ambulances.

Operating Precautions: Safety and Interference

Operating Pressure and Alarm Conditions

Details operating pressure limits and how the pump handles various alarm conditions.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference

Information on the pump's susceptibility to and emission of electromagnetic interference.

Earth Conductor Requirements

Specifies the requirement for proper earthing of the pump for electrical safety.

Operating Precautions: Hazards and Warnings

Hazards and Warnings

Highlights potential hazards such as explosion, electrical shock, and product modification risks.

Getting Started: Initial Setup and Power

Initial Setup and Power Input

Guides users through initial pump checks, connecting power, and battery charging.

Factory Default Data Set

Details the default configuration settings pre-loaded into the pump.

Getting Started: Pump Mounting

Pump Mounting Options

Instructions for installing the pump using a pole clamp or on docking stations/equipment rails.

Getting Started: The Alaris Safety Clamp

Safety Clamp Operation and Manual Control

Explains the clamp's positions, automatic activation, and manual operation for preventing free flow.

Getting Started: Loading an Infusion Set

Infusion Set Loading Steps

Step-by-step guide for correctly loading an infusion set into the pump mechanism.

Starting the Infusion

Infusion Setup Options

Guides on setting up the infusion using profile selection, rate, and VTBI.

Initiating Infusion

Details the final steps to start the infusion, including the run LED indication.

Basic Features: Drugs and Dosing

Drugs and Dosing Configuration

Explains how to set up infusions using ml/h, Dosing Only, or Drug protocols.

Basic Features: Volume and Rate Settings

Volume and Rate Settings

Covers clearing infused volume, setting VTBI, and configuring KVO rate.

Basic Features: Pressure, Priming, and Bolus

Pressure and Priming the Infusion Set

Details how to check/adjust pressure limits and prime the infusion set.

Bolus Infusions

Explains how to administer controlled volumes of fluid or drug at an increased rate.

Basic Features: Bolus Modes and Rate Titration

Bolus Modes and Rate Titration

Covers HANDSON/HANDSFREE bolus modes and adjusting infusion rate while infusing.

Basic Features: Infusion Adjustments and Summary

Infusion Adjustments and Summary

Details rate lock, adjusting dosing, viewing summary, adding drugs, and general infusion setup.

Basic Features: Advanced Setup Options

Advanced Setup and Configuration Options

Covers primary/secondary setup, VTBI over time, alarm volume, event log, pump details, profile filter, and standby.

Basic Features: Infusion Set and Container Handling

Infusion Set and Container Handling

Instructions for changing infusion sets, fluid containers, and using SmartSite Needle-Free System.

Secondary (Piggyback) Infusions

Setting Up and Using Secondary Infusions

Guidance on configuring and performing secondary infusions, including typical setups.

Service Configuration Mode

Pump Configuration Options

Details on setting alarm presets, date/time, pump reference, and language via service mode.

Pump Configuration via Alaris Editor: Data Set and General Settings

Data Set and General Pump Configuration

Settings configurable via Alaris Editor for data sets, profile filtering, unit display, and general pump parameters.

Pump Configuration via Alaris Editor: Large Volume Settings

Large Volume Pump Configuration Settings

Specific configuration parameters for large volume pump operation, such as AIL Limit and VTBI Max.

Drug Library Configuration via Alaris Editor Software

Drug Parameter Configuration

Details on configuring concentration, dose rate, bolus, and pressure settings for drugs.

Alarms: High Priority Alarms

High Priority Alarms

Describes high priority alarms, their causes, and required actions to resolve them.

Alarms: Specific Alarm Conditions

Specific Alarm Conditions

Lists various specific alarm conditions, their causes, and recommended actions.

Alarms: Medium Priority, Attention Tones, and Indicators

Medium Priority Alarms

Details medium priority alarms, their indicators, and actions to take.

Attention Tones

Explains attention tones, their causes, and how to respond to them.

Alarm Priority Level Indicators

Defines the visual and audible indicators for high, medium, and low priority alarms.

Alarms: 3rd Edition High Priority Alarms

3rd Edition High Priority Alarms

Describes the high priority alarms specific to the 3rd Edition alarm system.

Alarms: Low Priority Alarms

Low Priority Alarms

Details low priority alarms, their indicators, and actions to take.

Prompts and Advisories

Pump Prompts

Explains prompts related to VTBI, rate lock, and other operational states.

Dose and Weight Advisories

Covers advisories for exceeding or falling below dose, concentration, and weight limits.

Restarting Infusion After Air-in-Line Alarm

Flow Sensor Operation

Infusion Sets: Standard and TPN Sets

Standard and TPN Infusion Sets

Lists Alaris GP standard infusion sets with filters and TPN infusion sets with their specifications.

Infusion Sets: Standard, Blood, and Light Resistant Sets

Standard, Blood, and Light Resistant Infusion Sets

Details standard sets without filters, blood infusion sets, and light resistant sets.

Infusion Sets: Specialty Sets

Specialty Infusion Sets

Lists burette, low sorbing, syringe adapter, oncology, and secondary infusion sets.

Associated Products

Workstations and Docking Stations

Provides details on Alaris Gateway Workstation and Alaris DS Docking Station specifications.

Maintenance Procedures

Routine Maintenance and Battery Care

Guides on regular cleaning, inspection, and battery operation for optimal pump performance.

Cleaning and Storage: Procedures and Guidelines

Cleaning Procedures for Pump and Components

Detailed instructions for cleaning the pump, door, infusion set, and flow sensor.

Storage Guidelines

Recommendations for storing the pump to maintain its condition and battery charge.

Disposal Information

Specifications: Electrical, Physical, and Environmental

Electrical Safety and Compliance

Details electrical safety standards, EMC compliance, and classification of the pump.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Covers AC power, fuse type, dimensions, fluid ingress protection, environmental conditions, and battery specs.

Specifications: Memory Retention and Alarm Overview

Memory Retention and Alarm Conditions Overview

Information on electronic memory retention and a general overview of alarm conditions.

Specifications: Communication Interfaces

IrDA, RS232, and Nursecall Specification

Technical details for data communication interfaces like IrDA, RS232, and Nursecall.

Infusion Specifications: Accuracy, Limits, and Setup

System Accuracy and Occlusion Limits

Details system accuracy, occlusion alarm limits, pressure, and bolus volume accuracy.

Pressure and Bolus Specifications

Covers max pumping pressure, occlusion alarms, post-bolus, and bolus administration details.

Infusion Setup Parameters

Lists parameters for setting up infusions, including rate, VTBI, and total volume.

Infusion Specifications: Air Sensor and Safety Clamp

Air Sensor and Critical Volume

Information on the air sensor, air-in-line detection, and critical volume parameters.

Alaris Safety Clamp Specifications

Details the Alaris Safety Clamp's function and notes on system accuracy variations.

Trumpet and Flow Rate Curves

Products and Spare Parts

Spare Parts and Software

Lists available spare parts, AC power leads, RS232 cables, and Alaris Editor software kits.

Document History

Provides the document version history, including issue number, date, and software version.

Contact Us

Customer Service Information

Contact details for customer service by country, including phone numbers and email addresses.

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