Frequently asked questions

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Administration |  Alaris^® SE single and dual channel pumps |  Alaris^® System |  Gemini infusion system |  General |  ReadyMed^® |  SmartSite^® IV sets and accessories

Administration Free-flow protection letter for the Alaris® System [pdf file - 79 Kb] Free-flow protection letter for the Gemini infusion system [pdf file - 77 Kb] Free-flow protection letter for the MedSystem III® infusion system [pdf file - 27 Kb] Free-flow protection letter for the Signature Edition® infusion system [pdf file - 78 Kb] Frequently asked questions for secondary delivery [pdf file - 239 Kb] Infusing blood products FAQ [pdf file - 39 Kb] Infusion of Taxol (paclitaxel) with Alaris® Products infusion systems [pdf file - 45 Kb] Latex free letter [pdf file - 156 Kb] Low protein binding filters [pdf file - 75 Kb] Recommended priming procedure - gravity blood administration set [pdf file - 47 Kb] Secondary infusions: Backpriming technique [pdf file - 44 Kb] Set changes letter [pdf file - 117 Kb] Set discoloration letter [pdf file - 80 Kb] Set sterilization letter [doc file - 69 Kb] Spiking a blood bag recommended technique [pdf file - 40 Kb] Technique for spiking and priming a glass bottle [pdf file - 61 Kb] Tubing misconnections [pdf file - 36 Kb]

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Alaris® SE single and dual channel pumps (formerly known as the Signature Edition® infusion system) Accuslide® flow regulator [pdf file - 367 Kb] AccuSlide® set loading guide [pdf file - 218 Kb] Anatomy tipsheet [pdf file - 95 Kb] Battery management tip sheet [pdf file - 57 Kb] Cleaning air in line tip sheet [pdf file - 93 Kb] Epidural infusions for the Signature Edition® infusion system [pdf file - 59 Kb] Flow sensor tip sheet [pdf file - 144 Kb] In-line filters tip sheet [pdf file - 82 Kb] Recommended priming procedure blood sets for the Signature Edition® infusion system [pdf file - 62 Kb] Secondary tip sheet [pdf file - 76 Kb] Syringe delivery tip sheet [pdf file - 92 Kb] Signature Edition® infusion system cleaning the air-in-line detector [pdf file - 803 Kb] Signature Edition® infusion system: syringe delivery [pdf file - 1376 Kb] Signature Edition® infusion system using a burette set [pdf file - 332 Kb] Secondary infusions with the Signature Edition® infusion system [pdf file - 786 Kb] Vented/non-vented spikes for the Signature Edition® infusion system [pdf file - 70 Kb]

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Alaris® System Administration of blood products through the Alaris® System [pdf file - 35 Kb] Alaris® PC point-of-care unit, "channel error" clinical tip sheet [pdf file - 108 Kb] Alaris® PC point-of-care unit, "system error" clinical tip sheet [pdf file - 109 Kb] Alaris® Pump module FAQs [pdf file - 66 Kb] Alaris® Pump module pressure measurement system FAQs [pdf file - 74 Kb] Alaris® Pump module chamber blocked alarms [pdf file - 51 Kb] Alaris® Syringe module FAQs [pdf file - 68 Kb] Alaris® System air–in–line alarms [pdf file – 183 Kb] Alaris® System cleaning instructions tip sheet [pdf file - 59 Kb] Alaris® System syringe delivery [pdf file - 141 Kb] Alaris® System programming a callback when using "delay option" [pdf file - 119 Kb] Changing a basic continuous infusion to a Guardrails® Suite or Guardrails® Suite MX infusion for the Alaris® System [pdf file - 120 Kb] Improper set loading for the Alaris® Pump module [pdf file - 259 Kb] Installation instructions platen assembly [pdf file - 141 Kb] Midstream occlusions. Why it happens, what to do, how to minimize it [pdf file - 54 Kb] Proper set loading for the Alaris® Pump module [pdf file - 259 Kb] Recommended priming procedure - primary infusion tubing [pdf file - 113 Kb] Tamper resistance feature on the Alaris® System [pdf file - 1.36 Mb] The Medley® Pump module platen spring assembly [pdf file - 121 Kb] Understanding the Safety Clamp and the Alaris® Pump module.pdf [pdf file - 430 Kb] Using a burette set [pdf file - 171 Kb]

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Gemini infusion system Administration of blood products through the Gemini infusion system [pdf file - 40 Kb] Gemini infusion system: syringe delivery [pdf file - 1481 Kb] Understanding the Safety Clamp and the Gemini Infusion Pump [pdf file - 240 Kb]

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General Electromagnetic compatibility in a hospital setting [pdf file - 258 Kb] ISMP discussion questions - using FMEA to predict failures with infusion pumps [pdf file - 183 Kb] Frequently asked questions for secondary delivery [pdf file - 556 Kb] MedSystem III® infusion systems: "pumping latch closed" alarm [pdf file - 169 Kb] Recommended head height differential for secondary mode [pdf file - 136 Kb] Roller clamp location change on the IV administration sets for use with the MedSystem III® infusion system [pdf file - 513 Kb] Service life of lead-acid batteries in Alaris® System instruments [pdf file - 25 Kb]

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ReadyMed® Drug Stability Guide [pdf file - 223 Kb] Free Flow letter [pdf file - 48 Kb] Patient Guide [pdf file - 72 Kb]

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SmartSite® IV sets and accessories Attaching luer-lock connectors to the SmartSite® needle-free valve [pdf file - 106 Kb] Bag spike with SmartSite® needle-free valve and check valve user's guide [pdf file - 91 Kb] Low pressure power injector use with the SmartSite® extension set #20039E [pdf file - 43 Kb] Low pressure power injector use with the SmartSite® extension set #20041E [pdf file - 47 Kb] Low pressure power injector use with the SmartSite® extension set #20019E [pdf file - 72 Kb] Low pressure power injector use with the SmartSite® needle-free valve #2000E [pdf file - 47 Kb] Secondary infusions: backpriming technique [pdf file - 129 Kb] SmartSite® safety disposables clinical applications quick reference [pdf file - 122 Kb] SmartSite® needle–free valve access pin [pdf file - 356 Kb] SmartSite® needle–free valve user’s guide [pdf file - 103 Kb] SmartSite® needle–free valve vial access device user’s guide [pdf file - 301 Kb] SmartSite® positive bolus needle-free valve user’s guide [pdf file - 504 Kb] SmartSite® safety disposables skills training manual [ppt file - 6 Mb] Swab the Top Poster [pdf file - 221 Kb] SmartSite® vented vial access device with 0.2 hydrophobic air-venting filter [pdf file - 293 Kb] Tubing misconnections [pdf file - 36 Kb] Using pre-filled normal saline syringes with the SmartSite® needle-free valve [pdf file - 82 Kb]

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