BD Alaris GP - Pump Configuration via Alaris Editor: Data Set and General Settings; Data Set and General Pump Configuration

Alaris™ GP (Guardrails™) Volumetric Pump
Pump Configuration available via the Alaris Editor Software
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Backlight & Contrast
This option is used to set the backlight and contrast on the Pump display.
1. Select BACKLIGHT & CONTRAST from the CONFIGURATION menu using the
f keys and press the OK softkey.
2. Use the
f keys to adjust BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST and DIMMING. The contrast of the display will change when scrolling
through the numbers. (Use PARAM to scroll between each option)
3. When the desired value has been reached press the OK softkey, then QUIT to get back to the SERVICE menu and press
a to exit
and power down.
Pump Configuration available via the Alaris Editor
Software
The following options are only configurable via the Alaris Editor Software (PC based), see Alaris Editor help files for further details.
Data Set Configuration Settings
Profile Filtering Controls whether the user is able to filter which profiles will be available on the Pump.
Unit Display The text used to display units.
General Pump Configuration Settings
AC Fail Warning Controls whether, when main power has been disconnected, a warning is generated to inform the
user that the Pump is operating solely on battery power.
Audio Volume Controls the audio volume used for alarms and warnings.
Audio Volume Adjustable Controls whether the user is able to adjust the audio volume setting.
Auto Night Mode Controls whether, between defined times, the Pump makes changes consistent with usage at
night (e.g. dimmed backlight).
Auto save Controls whether, when the Pump is powered down, the active infusion settings are preserved for
restoration at the next power-up.
Battery Icon Controls whether or not the battery icon (which indicates state of charge) is displayed.
Callback Time The time that is allowed to elapse between the user’s last recorded interaction with the Pump and
generation of a callback alarm.
Drug Override Mode Always - Any changes made to the dose rate that are outside of the Guardrails Soft Alerts will
require confirmation before starting infusion.
Smart – Confirmation of setting will be required on first dose rate set outside of the Guardrails Soft
Alert. Any subsequent changes will not require confirmation until after the dose rate has been
confirmed inside the Guardrails Soft Alert limits.
Event Log Controls whether or not it is possible for the user to inspect the contents of the event log using
the Pump’s display and keypad.
Pressure Display Controls whether or not the bar graph indication of downstream pressure is displayed.
Quiet Mode Controls whether or not the Pump operates in a mode whereby generation of sound is minimised.
Rate Lock Controls whether the Rate Lock feature is available for use.
Rate Titration Allows the adjustment of the infusion rate while the Pump is infusing, without putting the Pump
on hold.
Standby Mode Controls whether or not standby mode is available on the Pump.
VTBI Clear Rate Controls whether or not the Pump forces the user to dene a new rate following completion of
delivery of a previous VTBI.
Weight Default The default patient weight.
Weight Soft Min (For Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump only) The minimum patient weight for weight-based
drug dosing calculations before alerting the user.
Weight Soft Max (For Alaris GP Guardrails Volumetric Pump only) The maximum patient weight for weight-based
drug dosing calculations before alerting the user.