Hospira Lifecare PCA

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Hospira Lifecare PCA Features

Designed specifically to help prevent medication errors that commonly arise in patient-controlled analgesia, the LifeCare PCA pump features an integrated bar code reader and other features to enhance safe delivery. In conjunction with Hospira MedNet software, this next-generation LifeCare PCA system offers an unmatched combination of features for patient-controlled analgesia therapy.

Hospira MedNet Software with customizable drug libraries
Integral bar code reader for medication identification of prefilled and custom-filled vials with pharmacy-generated bar codes
Multiple medication rule sets for as many as 18 clinical care areas
Bar-coded, prefilled medication vials
Stored protocols for quick, accurate programming of standing orders
Easy-to-use design based on human factors research

Hospira Lifecare PCA Specifications

Dimensions

Height: 13 in
Width: 8 in
Depth: 6 in
Weight: 10 lbs with battery

Electrical

Power Requirements: 100-240 V, 50 - 60 Hz, 50 W
Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord. 10 feet (3 meters) with transparent plug and retainer plate
Fuses: 0.5 A, 250 V, Slo-Blo
Battery: One sealed lead acid, rechargeable 8 V battery, internal to the device
Battery Operation: A fully charged conditioned battery shall provide at least 3 hours of continuous operation from the start of delivery at 5 mL/hr to dead battery. Operation time is measured from initial pumping to the LOW BATTERY alarm.
Recharge: The battery charges whenever the infusion pump is connected to AC power. After a LOW BATTERY alarm, the battery will recharge to 80% of full capacity within 16 hours.
Self-Discharge: A fully charged battery will retain a minimum 20% of the initial charge for six months when the infusion pump is not connected to AC power or is not operating, and is stored at 20° C.

Environment

Operating: 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) 10% to 90% relative humidity
Transporting and Storage: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) 10% to 90% relative humidity
Atmospheric Pressure: 0 - 10,000 feet (0 - 3000 meters) or equivalent atmospheric pressure
Relative Humidity: 10 - 90% non-condensing up to 104° F (40° C); maximum of 15% non-condensing above 104° F (40° C)

Occlusion Alarm and Limits

Backpressure Range: 10 to 20 psi

Modes

PCA Only: Approximately 1 mL in 35 seconds
Continuous Only: Variable from 0.1 x concentration to 20 x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr)
PCA + Continuous: Variable from 0.1 x concentration to 20 x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr)
Lockout Interval Range: 5 to 120 minutes in one minute increments

Promote Safe Delivery

Integrated bar code reader confirms drug and concentration
Pre-filled, bar-coded medication vials with colored labels or custom-filled vials with pharmacy-generated bar codes
Confirmation screens to add an extra level of safety

Enhance Workflow Efficiency

Robust wireless capabilities enable remote drug library updates
Easy-to-read key pad
Dedicated device and unique design – the LifeCare PCA is intentionally designed to stand out from general infusion devices to help reduce the risk of user confusion and line mix-ups

Secure Delivery

Key driven locking system adds security on several levels
Pole clamp locks to IV pole
Medication door lock
Programming lock-out

Easy Upgrade to Include Hospira MedNet™ Safety Software

Mandatory drug library compliance with the addition of Hospira MedNet safety software
Customized drug libraries for up to 18 clinical care areas
Up to 25 medications per clinical care area
Hard and soft limits for each medication

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General Information About IV Therapy

IV Therapy

IV therapy is used to deliver by infusion, fluids, medication, or nutrients to patients.
There are two main types of administration of infusion, volumetric and syringe/PCA.

IV Therapy-Volumetric

These pumps are used when the accuracy of fluid volume to be infused is critical such as in the case of medications used for infusion of drugs for circulatory support.

Volumetric pumps deliver a given volume of fluid per unit time measured in mL/hour.

Volumetric pumps can be single or multi channel. Both types allow for the administration of more than one fluid at a time. Single channel employs a piggyback method while multi-channel uses separate tubing set up for the administration of multiple medications or fluids

IV Therapy-Syringe

Syringe pumps are used to administer small volumes of fluids or medications. (1 mL to 60 mL syringe)

Syringe pumps are an effective way to deliver medication with precision while reducing the chance of human error if the medication were to be administered by a member of the medical staff* (of course human error can occur when inputting data or choosing dose rate over time)

Like volumetric pumps, syringe pumps can be programmed to deliver the medication over a predetermined time

Questions about ourInfusion Pumps?

Soma Technology, Inc offers a wide range of infusion pumps. If you have any questions about any of our infusion pumps or need a quick quote, call 1-800-GET-SOMA and one of our knowledgeable sales representatives will help you.