PCA Pump Setup

00:00 Gathering supplies: IVF flush bag and tubing, PCA tubing, PCA key from Pyxis, Alaris pump, PCA and ETCO2 Channels with patient controller, medication syringe, PCA label, ETCO2 tubing. Review orders and have a second RN verify orders with you. Connect patient to continuous pulse oximetry. 02:03 Loading medication syringe 03:21 Begin programming the PCA Pump 04:02 Pause limits: Do not change these unless indicated by order. They have been defaulted to low settings so that those with sleep apnea don't trigger the PCA pump to shut off automatically. 04:24 Programing medication information and doses 05:40 Priming PCA tubing: * Priming should only done on the pump itself and to the Y site on the tubing! read the directions in the packaging. 07:30 Connect PCA tubing with IVF flush bag tubing and then connect to patient. 09:49 Start PCA Pump 10:00 Turning on ETCO2 Channel 11:44 Remember to return the PCA key to the Pyxis and place the patient controller within the patient's reach. 12:49 Label PCA tubing, important as it is a dedicated line no other medications/ fluids should be given through this line. ****Remember to always look up policies on Lucidoc for most updated information regarding assessments and documentation requirements. Also, patient education is key; teaching patients they are the only ones that should be pressing the controller, and what lock-out time in regards to dosing will be administered.