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Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System User Manual

Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System
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Software
Compatible with
Infusion System
For Use with List Number 20837-04,
and for List Number 20709-04
Upgraded with 7.x Software
Hospira, Inc.
275 North Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
430-97354-001 (F, 2016-02)
System Operating Manual

Table of Contents

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Hospira LifeCare PCA Infusion System Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHospira
ModelLifeCare PCA Infusion System
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Change History

Initial Release

Details the initial release version of the manual.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Provides an overview of the infuser's features and modes.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Details the physical components of the LifeCare PCA infuser.

PATIENT PENDANT

Describes the function and use of the patient pendant.

BUTTONS AND KEYS

Explains the purpose of each button and key on the infuser.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Lists critical safety warnings and precautions for infuser use.

CHAPTER 2 SETUP AND OPERATION

INFUSER CONFIGURATIONS ON AN IV POLE

Guides on mounting the infuser onto an IV pole.

ATTACHING AN INFUSER TO AN IV POLE

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the infuser to an IV pole.

PRIMING THE ADMINISTRATION SET

Instructions for preparing the administration set before use.

LOADING A VIAL

Procedure for inserting a medication vial into the infuser.

CHAPTER 3 MODES OF DELIVERY

MODES OF DELIVERY

Overview of the three available infusion delivery modes.

PCA ONLY

Describes the PCA Only mode of analgesia delivery.

CONTINUOUS

Describes the Continuous mode of analgesia delivery.

CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING INFUSERS WITH HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWARE

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Presents critical warnings and cautions for programming with MedNet.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Covers adjusting display contrast, time, and date settings.

PROGRAMMING A PCA THERAPY

Guide to programming a PCA therapy session.

PROGRAMMING A LOADING DOSE

Instructions for programming an initial loading dose.

CHAPTER 5 PROGRAMMING INFUSERS WITHOUT HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWARE

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Presents warnings and precautions for manual programming.

SYSTEM SETTINGS

Covers adjusting display contrast, time, and date settings.

PROGRAMMING A PCA THERAPY

Guide to programming a PCA therapy session without MedNet.

CHAPTER 6 REVIEWING AND CHANGING RX SUPPLEMENTAL LOADING DOSE

CHANGING THE CURRENT PROGRAM

Steps to modify existing program settings.

PROGRAMMING A SUPPLEMENTAL LOADING DOSE

How to program an additional loading dose.

CHAPTER 7 BATTERY AND WIRELESS STATUS HISTORY AND EVENT LOG

CHECKING HISTORY AND SETTINGS

How to view infuser history and current settings.

CLEARING SHIFT TOTALS

Procedure to clear shift totals from the infuser's memory.

CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

Procedures for cleaning and disinfecting the infuser.

CLEANING

Detailed steps for cleaning the infuser's surfaces.

DISINFECTION

Detailed steps for disinfecting the infuser's surfaces.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Guidance on maintaining the infuser's battery.

CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS

DELIVERY RATE ACCURACY

Details the accuracy of the infuser's delivery rates.

TRUMPET CURVES

Explains the typical trumpet curves for delivery rate deviation.

CHAPTER 10 PROTOCOLS

HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWARE INFUSERS

Details protocol programming for MedNet-enabled infusers.

PROGRAMMING PROTOCOLS

Steps for programming protocols using MedNet software.

CHAPTER 11 INFORMATION FOR LEGACY LIFECARE PCA INFUSERS UPGRADED WITH 7.X SOFTWARE

IEC 60601-1 COMPLIANCE

Specifies compliance with IEC 60601-1 standards for upgraded infusers.

FLUID INGRESS PROTECTION RATING

Details the infuser's rating for protection against fluid ingress.

APPENDIX A GENERATING BAR CODE LABELS (HOSPIRA MEDNET SOFTWARE ENABLED)

FILLING THE LIFECARE PCA STERILE EMPTY VIAL

Instructions for manually filling sterile empty vials.

APPENDIX B ADMINISTRATION SETS AND ACCESSORIES

ADMINISTRATION SETS

Lists and describes compatible administration sets for the infuser.

ACCESSORIES

Lists and describes available accessories for the infuser.

APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING

INFUSER ALARM SYSTEM

Describes the infuser's alarm system and priority levels.

MALFUNCTION ALARM

Explains how to handle a malfunction alarm condition.

OCCLUSION ALARM

Details the cause and clearing procedure for occlusion alarms.

CHAPTER 9 SPECIFICATIONS

STORED OCCLUSION VOLUME

Specifies the volume stored during occlusion events.

TIME FROM OCCLUSION TO ALARM

Details the time delay from occlusion to alarm activation.

DELIVERY RATE ACCURACY

Details the accuracy of the infuser's delivery rates.

CHAPTER 10 PROTOCOLS

INFUSERS WITHOUT HOSPIRA MEDNET

Information for infusers not using Hospira MedNet software.

PROGRAMMING PROTOCOLS

Steps for programming protocols without MedNet software.

CHAPTER 11 INFORMATION FOR LEGACY LIFECARE PCA INFUSERS UPGRADED WITH 7.X SOFTWARE

IEC 60601-1-2 COMPLIANCE

Specifies compliance with IEC 60601-1-2 standards for upgraded infusers.

CSA MARK

Explains the meaning of the CSA mark on the product for upgraded infusers.

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