BD Carefusion Alaris PCU 8015

CareFusion Alaris PCU BD 8015 Features

The CareFusion Alaris PC Unit is the core of the Alaris System and provides a common user interface for programming infusions and monitoring, which helps to reduce complexity at the point of care. The display on the Alaris PC Unit uses color to clearly communicate critical programming, infusion, monitoring, and hospital-defined policy information. The wireless network card provides wireless communication capability between the Alaris System and Alaris Systems Manager. The combined use of the Alaris System and Alaris Systems Manager is integrated into a facility’s existing network infrastructure.

• Wireless connectivity
• Powerful analytics
• Exceptional versatility
• Increased protection for IV safety

Exceptional versatility

• A common user interface simplifies IV administration by standardizing pump, syringe, and PCA on one platform
• Monitoring can be added with the Alaris SpO2 and EtCO2 modules, allowing the clinician to automatically pause PCA infusions if patients fall below the target respiratory level
• The Alaris Auto-ID module offers a unique IV barcoding solution that attaches directly to the Alaris System

Increased protection for IV safety

• Guardrails Suite MX software is the most comprehensive safety software available
• The wirelessly enabled software is available on every device
• Provides the right protection for every infusion by double-checking dose and duration, as well as delivery rate, protecting critical infusions like chemotherapy

Powerful analytics

• Guardrails software allows you to convert data into meaningful information, so you can quickly identify opportunities for clinical and operational improvement
• With Guardrails CQI Reporter, you have the tools to spot subtle trends, measure the effectiveness of your IV formularies and best practices, and continuously optimize patient care

Alaris PC Unit Specifications

Dimensions

• Height: 8.8 In (22.4 cm)
• Width: 6.9 In (17.5 cm)
• Depth: 9 In (22.9 cm)
• Weight: 7.2 lbs (3.2 kg)

Battery

• Battery run time is a function of the number of modules attached and module activity. With a new, fully charged battery, the system operates as follows before a “BATTERY DISCHARGED” message occurs:
• 6 Hours: with one Pump module infusing at 25 mL/h
• 6 Hours: with one Pump module infusing at 25 mL/h and one Auto-ID module
• 3 Hours: with four Pump modules infusing at 25 mL/h
• 3 Hours: with four Pump modules infusing at 25 mL/h and one Auto-ID module
• 4.5 Hours: with one active SpO2 module
• 6 Hours: with one Syringe module or PCA module infusing at 5 mL/h
• 3 Hours: with four Syringe modules, or one PCA module and three Syringe modules, infusing at 5 mL/h
• 4 Hours: with one active EtCO2 module

Communication Data Port

• RS-232 with an RJ45 connector

Memory

• The System configuration/data set is stored in compact flash memory along with operating software.
• The events and error logs are stored in the onboard flash memory in the Alaris PC unit and modules. This is a nonvolatile memory and can be held indefinitely or until replaced with new data and not lost when power is turned off or the battery is in a weak/discharged state.
• Module-specific parameters are stored for 8 hours when the system is turned off. After 8 hours of continuous off-time, or if a module is detached, module-specific trend data (if applicable) and module-specific operating parameters are automatically purged. If a PCA, SpO2, or EtCO2 module is detached and replaced with another PCA, SpO2, or EtCO2 module, its module-specific trend data is purged.
• Memory will not be lost due to a weak/discharged battery as data is stored on flash memory as noted.
• Compact flash memory: Stores application software, audio wave files, Data Set, and hex files data for operating system software, all needed to operate the Alaris System.
• On-board flash memory: Contains software needed to initially turn on Alaris System. Stores boot software applications, events, errors, and battery logs.

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