The medication safety drug library for Alaris PC Intravenous Infusion Pumps has been revised to incorporate several medication changes with medical, nursing and pharmacy consultation. The new dataset, Western Health v6.1, is being released via the wireless network for all Western Health sites (excluding Bacchus Marsh and Melton sites) on Friday, the 1st of March 2024 (at 7:30am).
An infusion pump must be turned on for the dataset to be downloaded via the wireless network. You will need to allow 2-3 minutes for the new dataset to be downloaded. Once the dataset has been downloaded (Wi-Fi light will stop flashing), switch the pump off. The new dataset will be activated when the pump is next switched on and the user selects NEW patient.
Please ensure that all pumps in storage have the dataset activated via the above method and that the new dataset Western Health V: 6.1 is visible on pumps, before using it for any new patients. Your ward pharmacist can assist if required.
This update of the drug library includes:
- New datasets for: pantoprazole, fluconazole (neonatal profile), tranexamic acid (paediatric profile).
- Changes to align with PPG: Potassium chloride (neonatal profile), glucose (neonatal profile).
- Dexmedetomidine in ICU/theatres profile, new clinical advisory:
“Maximum weight entered must not exceed 100kg. This is the Maximum weight cap”. - Ertapenem concentration change.
- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole dosing and concentration limits optimisation.
- Albumin updated to reflect change from 4% to 5% product and streamlining of volumes in the paediatric profile.
- Deletion of ranitidine since it is no longer available.
For further information, contact the Electronic Medicines Management Senior Pharmacist Ph: 0468 565 463 or via email emeds.pharmacist@wh.org.au or Biomedical Engineering Services at your site.