Chapter 4—Alaris™ PCA Module Model 8120
204 BD Alaris
TM
System with Guardrails
TM
Suite MX User Manual
Prepare and Load Syringe and Administration Set
For instructions on how to go from checking in a PCA module to preparing it for an infusion setup, see
General Setup and Operation on
page 240.
Preparing Syringe and Administration Set
1. Prepare syringe (see Compatible Syringes on page 244) in accordance with manufacturer’s user
manual.
2. Prepare administration set in accordance w
ith manufacturer’s user manual.
3. Attach upper fitting of administration set to syringe tip.
Loading Syringe and Administration Set
1. Open syringe barrel clamp.
a. Pull syringe barrel clamp out and hold.
b.
Rotate clamp to left (clockwise or counter
clockwise) until it clears syringe chamber.
c. Gently release clamp.
Use only standard or pre-filled, single-use, disposable syringes (with luer-lock connectors)
and nondedicated administration sets with integrated anti-siphon valves, designed for use on
syringe-type PCA module pumps. The use of any other syringe or administration set can
cause improper instrument operation, resulting in inaccurate fluid delivery, pressure sensing,
or other potential hazards. For a list of compatible syringes, refer to page 244.
Before loading or unloading the syringe, always turn off fluid flow to the patient, using the
tubing clamp or stopcock. Uncontrolled fluid flow can occur when the administration set is not
clamped or turned off, and can cause serious injury or death.
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Syringe Barrel Clamp Open
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