Designed specifically to help prevent medication errors that commonly arise in patient-controlled analgesia, the LifeCare PCA pump features an integrated bar code reader and other features to enhance safe delivery. In conjunction with Hospira MedNet software, this next-generation LifeCare PCA system offers an unmatched combination of features for patient-controlled analgesia therapy.

Hospira Lifecare PCA Features:

-Hospira MedNet Software with customizable drug libraries
-Integral bar code reader for medication identification of prefilled and custom-filled vials with pharmacy-generated bar codes
-Multiple medication rule sets for as many as 18 clinical care areas
-Bar-coded, prefilled medication vials
-Stored protocols for quick, accurate programming of standing orders
-Easy-to-use design based on human factors research
-Confirmation screens to add an extra level of safety
-Robust wireless capabilities enable remote drug library updates
-Easy-to-read key pad
-Dedicated device and unique design – the LifeCare PCA is intentionally designed to stand out from general infusion devices to help reduce the risk of user confusion and line mix-ups
-Customized drug libraries for up to 18 clinical care areas
-Up to 25 medications per clinical care area
-Hard and soft limits for each medication