The LifeCare PCA Infusion System with Hospira MedNet Software is a portable infusion pump that enables safe and effective analgesia administration by clinicians or self-administration by patients within pre-set limits. Its key drug safety features include Hospira MedNet Software and a barcode reader for automated drug identification and enhanced patient safety. The system also supports new programming features for improved functionality. It can read pharmacy-generated barcodes, ensuring accurate medication administration. This infusion system is designed to meet hospital-defined medication limits, offering an additional layer of safety. The LifeCare PCA Infusion System’s portability and advanced features make it a reliable choice for pain management. Its comprehensive safety measures and user-friendly design support both clinicians and patients in achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Dimensions: 13” H x 8” W x 6” D (excluding pole clamp and power cord storage)
Weight: 10 lbs (with battery)
Delivery Rate Modes:
Accuracy: ± 5%
PCA Only: Approximately 1 mL in 35 seconds
Continuous Only: Variable from 0.1x concentration to 20x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr)
PCA Continuous: Variable from 0.1x concentration to 20x concentration (mg/hr or mcg/hr) PCA dose (mg)
Lockout Interval Range: 5 to 120 minutes, in one minute increments
Occlusion Alarms and Limits:
Occlusion Alarm Pressure: 15 ± 5 psi
Maximum Infusion Pressure: 45 psig
Maximum Over-infusion: Under single fault conditions = 25%
Occlusion Bolus Volume: 2 mL for fully primed set (max)
Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 50 W
Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord; 10 feet; with transparent plug and retainer (Fuses – 0.5 A, 250 V, Slo-Blo)
Battery Operation: A fully charged new battery provides approximately 3 hours of operation from the start of delivery at 5 mL/hr, to dead battery
Recharge Time: After a low battery alarm, the battery will recharge to 80% of full capacity within 16 hours
Description
ICU Medical LifeCare PCA
So here you will be able to find the physical, electrical, occlusion alarms and limits and delivery rate modes of ICU Medical LifeCare PCA.
Drug Recognition:
Built-in bar code reader automatically identifies drug name and drug concentration in the vial of all prefilled Hospira vials. The bar code reader can recognize custom-filled vials of pharmacy-generated barcodes when Hospira MedNet software is enabled.
Programming:
Designed to help reduce medication errors, enhance utility and increase efficiency
Advanced software, soft-function keys and numeric keypad with decimal point & icons for easy use
Prompting alphanumeric display
Review screen confirms data input before infusion begins
Auto-programming available
Biomedical:
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Software is field upgradeable
Diagnostic setup options
Alarm history
Stored speed protocol function for Hospira prefilled vials and custom (sterile empty) vials
Nurse call relay connector
Infusion history
Various Modes of Delivery: PCA only, Continuous, and PCA Continuous
Wireless antenna
Microprocessor control
LCD and LED display
Back panel illumination
Security features
8 V battery for emergency backup and temporary portable operation (approximately 3 hours)
Casing: High-impact plastic
Self-Discharge: A fully charged battery will retain 20% of the initial charge for 6 months when the infusion pump is not connected to AC power or is not operating
Alarms:
Barcode not read
Check settings
Occlusion
Check syringe, vial, injector
Empty syringe
Door open
Infuser paused
Invalid Barcode – Replace vial
Low battery
Dead battery
Pendant fault – O
Hospira Lifecare PCA with Mednet
Physical:
Dimensions: 13” H x 8” W x 6” D (excluding pole clamp and power cord storage)
Weight: 10 lbs (with battery)
Casing: High-impact plastic
Electrical:
Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 50 W
Power Cord: Hospital-grade AC cord; 10 feet; with transparent plug and retainer
Fuses: 0.5 A, 250 V, Slo-Blo
Battery Operation: A fully charged new battery provides approximately 3 hours of operation from the start of delivery at 5 mL/hr, to dead battery
Recharge Time: After a low battery alarm, the battery will recharge to 80% of full capacity within 16 hours
Self-Discharge: A fully charged battery will retain 20% of the initial charge for 6 months when the infusion pump is not connected to AC power or is not operating
