BD Alaris - Epidural Administration; Guardrails TM Suite MX

Chapter 3—BD Alaris™ Pump Module Model 8100, Alaris™ Pump Module Model 8100, and Alaris™
Syringe Module Model 8110
172 BD Alaris
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System with Guardrails
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Suite MX User Manual
Epidural Administration
Guardrails
TM
Suite MX
WARNING
• Epidural administration of drugs other than those indicated for epidural use could
result in serious injury to the patient.
• It is strongly recommended that the source container, administration set, and pump
module used for epidural drug delivery be clearly differentiated from those used
for other types of administration.
• It is strongly recommended that the syringe, administration set, and syringe module
used for epidural drug delivery be clearly differentiated from those used for other
types of administration.
• The system can be used for epidural administration of anesthetic and analgesic drugs.
This application is only appropriate when using anesthetics and analgesics labeled for
continuous epidural administration and catheters intended specifically for epidural
use. Use only a BD Alaris Pump Infusion administration set or syringe set, without a
‘Y’ connector or injection port, for epidural infusions.
• Epidural administration of anesthetic drugs: Use indwelling catheters specifically
indicated for short-term (96 hours or less) anesthetic epidural drug delivery.
• Epidural administration of analgesic drugs: Use indwelling catheters specifically
ind
icated for either short- term or long-term analgesic epidural drug delivery.
WARNING
• The Guardrails Suite MX incorporates dosing limits and instrument configuration
parameters based on hospital/facility protocol. The software adds a test of
reasonableness to drug programming based on the limits defined by the hospital/
facility. Qualified personnel must ensure that the appropriateness of drug dosing
limits, drug compatibility, and instrument performance, as part of the overall infusion.
Potential hazards include drug interactions, inaccurate delivery rates and pressure
alarms, and nuisance alarms.
• When loading a data set with the Guardrails Suite MX, ensure that the correct profile
(for patient care area) is selected prior to starting an infusion. Failure to use the
appropriate profile could cause serious consequences.