From: Michele Durda
To: Education Council, Charge Nurses, Unit Directors
Cc: Pharmacists
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 12:32:30 PM
Subject: Alaris drug library update - pushed out this afternoon 9/26
Attachment: Complete Alaris Library

An updated library has been pushed out to the Alaris pumps. To accept the new library, please be sure to keep pumps plugged in. Pumps that are plugged in and on will receive the new library in the background. The new library will be activated when the pump is cycled (turn off, turn back on and select yes to New patient?). Look for the new library name on the screen to be sure you have the most current library (HH 9.26.18). If your pump has not updated yet, plug it in and leave it on for about 5 minutes before cycling again.

New library name : HH 9.26.18

Changes include:

1. lacosamide (ADULT): added lacosamide (VIMPAT) to the adult drug library
2. FEIBA (ADULT): added FEIBA (activated prothrombin complex concentrate) to the adult drug library
3. calcium gluconate (ADULT): changed the default infusion time for IVPB to 1 hour to match electrolyte protocol

The complete Alaris library contents may be viewed at the link below:
Complete Alaris Library
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns

Michele

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Michele Durda, Pharm.D.
Medication Safety/Drug Utilization Pharmacist