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11/18/20 md Alaris drug library update - pushed out this afternoon 11/18/
November 19, 2020

From: "Michele Durda" <michele.durda@hhsys.org>
To: "All Unit Directors" <allunitdirectors@hhsys.org>, "Charge Nurses" <grp_allchgnurses@hhsys.org>, "Education Council" <grp_alledcouncil@hhsys.org>
Cc: "Pharmacists" <grp_allpharm@hhsys.org>, "Felicia West" <felicia.west@hhsys.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 1:58:09 PM
Subject: Alaris drug library update - pushed out this afternoon 11/18

An updated library has been pushed out to the Alaris pumps. 
 
To accept the new library: 
1. Please be sure to keep pumps plugged in 
2. Pumps that are plugged in and on will receive the new library in the background
3. The new library will be activated when the pump is cycled (turn off, turn back on and select "yes" to "New patient?").  
4. Look for the new library name on the screen to be sure you have the most current library (HH 11.18.20). If your pump has not updated yet, plug it in and leave it on for about 5-10 minutes before cycling again.
 
New library name:  HH 11.18.20

Changes include the following:

 

Adult library:

*Add*

Epoprostenol 2,000 mcg/100 mL, 7,500 mcg/100 mL

Treprostinil 2,000 mcg/100 mL, 7,500 mcg/100 mL

Bamlanivimab 700 mg/200 mL over 1 hour

Melphalan 30 minute infusion

Tocilizumab non-weight based

Valproate sodium weight-based

Erythromycin weight-based

Subcutaneous infusions for palliative care (PCA module - new PowerPlan coming soon):

New - fentaNYL *HIGH* 1,250 mcg/25 mL

New - metoclopramide cont - 40 mg/20 mL to be administered over 24 hours

New - midazolam - 20 mg/20 mL and 100 mg/20 mL

New - morphine *HIGH* - 200 mg/20 mL

 

Pediatric library:

*Add* mannitol intermittent

 

Neonatal library:

*Update* concentration limits on lipids

 

The complete Alaris library contents may be viewed at the link below:

https://docushare.hhsys.org/dsweb/Get/Document-74295/HH%20Version%2015%20(4-3-2018%2010h%2025m).pdf






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