Carefusion Alaris PCU BD 8000 Series

CareFusion Alaris PCU BD 8000

The CareFusion Alaris® 8000 Point-of-Care (PC) Unit is the central hub of the Alaris® System, designed to streamline the programming and monitoring of various infusion therapies. By providing a common user interface, it significantly reduces complexity at the point of care, making it easier for clinicians to manage treatments efficiently. As part of the Medley Medication Safety System, the 8000 PCU integrates seamlessly with multiple infusion and monitoring modules, ensuring accurate, automated delivery of fluids, medications, blood, and blood products while also offering SpO₂ monitoring capabilities.

Key Features:

• Unified User Interface:

  • Offers a single, intuitive interface for programming infusion and monitoring modules.
  • Displays critical infusion information such as fluid type, dose, and rate in a clear, color-coded format.

• Modular and Customizable:

  • Supports a range of modules, which can be added to tailor the system to your facility’s needs:
    • Alaris 8100 Pump Infusion Pump for volumetric fluid delivery.
    • Alaris 8110 Syringe Module Infusion Pump for precise syringe-based dosing.
    • Alaris 8120 PCA Module Infusion Pump for patient-controlled analgesia.
    • Alaris 8200 SpO₂ Module for continuous oxygen saturation monitoring.

• Integrated Medication Safety:

  • The system is part of the Medley Medication Safety System and supports Guardrails Suite MX software, which helps reduce infusion and medication errors by verifying doses and infusion parameters before therapy begins.

• Wireless Connectivity:

  • Equipped with wireless capabilities to connect with the Alaris Systems Manager, facilitating seamless integration with your hospital’s network and enabling real-time data exchange.

General Information About IV Therapy:

IV therapy is a critical method for delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly to patients. There are two main approaches:

• Volumetric Pumps:

  • These devices deliver fluids at a set rate, measured in mL/hour, and are especially useful when precise fluid volume is crucial, such as for circulatory support medications.
  • They can be configured as single-channel (often using a piggyback setup) or multi-channel systems that administer multiple medications simultaneously via separate tubing.

• Syringe Pumps:

  • Designed for administering small volumes (typically using 1 mL to 60 mL syringes), these pumps offer high precision and minimize the risk of human error during medication delivery.
  • Like volumetric pumps, syringe pumps can be programmed to deliver medications over a predetermined time, ensuring consistent dosing.

The Alaris PCU BD 8000, when combined with its customizable modules, provides a robust and versatile solution for both volumetric and syringe-based IV therapies, enhancing patient safety and improving workflow efficiency across diverse clinical settings.