BD Alaris System Infusion Pumps

The Alaris System is different in that it is a modular smart pump system that has the capability of being a single, double, triple or quad pump. It is also different in that it is the ONLY infusion system that can deliver multiple modalities of IV medications on a single platform. The modules are Large Volume, PCA, End Tidal C02 and Syringe.

The Alaris pump is a system that can infuse up to four modules and can deliver multiple modalities on a single platform. (large volume, PCA, syringe and End Tidal C02).

PCA (patient controlled analgesia), Large Volume Pump (IV bags), End Tidal C02 module (monitor patients respiratory and C02 levels and integrates with PCA module and alarms when patient respiratory rate falls below hospital settings). Syringe Pump (typically seen in anesthesia and NICUs for syringe based medications).

A module is the actual pump, whether it is Large Volume, PCA, End Tidal C02, or Syringe. It is just another terminology used to describe the system. Modules have no cords or batteries so it isn’t necessary to charge them or have to have them plugged in. However a module must be connected to an Alaris PCU to function.

Up to 4 of any type in any combination at any time.

PCU is the Point of Care Unit which is also referred to as “the brain”. The PCU is where the data is entered and displayed. It is what holds the drug library. The PCU is also where you find the wireless card, battery, power cord and pole clamp. It has ICI connectors on each side so the modules can connect to it (large volume pump, pca, syringe and EtCO2). At least one module must be attached to the PCU for the system to function.

Guardrails is medication safety and continuous quality improvement (CQI) software designed specifically for use with the Alaris System equipment. Guardrails is designed for hospitals to help reduce harmful IV medication errors, improve the overall quality of patient care, track and measure system performance and helps increase compliance with national safety standards.

When a hospital acquires Alaris System equipment and Guardrails licenses, they first create their own custom drug library and the guidelines for the ranges of acceptable limits for each drug per care area (ICU, CCU, NICU, etc). They also determine if the clinician can program delivery at ranges outside the established guidelines. If yes, this is considered a soft limit and programming can continue. If no, this is considered a hard limit and programming rate is not accepted and clinician must begin programming again within the accepted limits. The Guardrail also contains a reporting feature that records when limits have been exceeded.

Acute care hospitals, including the ICU, Med Surg, ER, OR/Anesthesia, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, NICU, and any other areas where a patient would need an IV such as a cath lab, outpatient chemo clinic, etc.

Pumps are also used by EMS transport companies, clinics, infusion centers, research and clinical trials, and nursing schools (for simulation and training).

Yes they can.