BD Alaris PCA Module 8120

BD Alaris PCA Module 8120

The BD Alaris PCA Module 8120 is a syringe-based patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) infusion device designed to work with the Alaris 8015 PC unit and other Alaris system modules. Encased in a locked, clear housing, it delivers pain management medications with precision while ensuring secure dosing. This module is an integral part of a comprehensive IV medication safety system, sharing a common user interface across various infusion modalities. It not only provides rapid access to total dose history and trending data for monitoring a patient’s response to pain therapy but also offers customizable settings to suit individual patient needs.

Key features include:

• Patient-Controlled Dosing:
  • Delivers pain management medications with patient-controlled dosing in a secure, locked clear case.
• Comprehensive Integration:
  • Works seamlessly with the Alaris 8015 PC unit and other Alaris system modules, allowing customization of the Alaris 8000 or 8015 PC Unit Infusion Pumps.
• Advanced Safety Measures:
  • Reduces the risk of respiratory failure by pausing the PCA infusion if patient respiratory parameters (EtCO₂ or SpO₂) fall below hospital-defined limits.
  • Decreases adverse drug events with integrated Guardrails MX drugs error reduction software.
• Data Monitoring and Trending:
  • Provides quick access to total dose history and monitors trending data, giving clinicians valuable insight to adjust pain therapy accordingly.
• Versatile Use for At-Risk Patients:
  • Designed for comprehensive monitoring and safer medication delivery in patients at risk of complications.

Specifications:

• Dimensions:

  • Height: 15 in
  • Width: 4.5 in
  • Depth: 7.5 in
  • Weight: 5.5 lbs

• Bolus Volume After Occlusion (Maximum):

  • High: 0.997 mL
  • Low: 0.396 mL

• Bolus Delivery Rate:

  • Up to 150 mL/hr (with a range of 75–500 mL/hr, limited by syringe size)

• Lockout Interval:

  • Programmable from 1 to 180 minutes in 1-minute increments

• Maximum Accumulated Dose Range:

  • Options include a 1-hour limit or disabled with 1, 2, or 4-hour limits

• Maximum Infusion Rate:

  • 0.1–99.9 mL/hr in 0.1 mL/hr increments; 100–999 mL/hr in 1 mL/hr increments (up to 999 mL/hr)

• Occlusion Pressure Set Points:

  • High: 800 mmHg
  • Medium: 500 mmHg
  • Low: 200 mmHg

• Safety Features:

  • Infusion pauses if the patient’s respiratory parameters (EtCO₂ or SpO₂) drop below hospital-defined limits
  • Guardrails MX drugs error reduction software to help prevent adverse drug events