
Hospira Lifecare PCA
- Precision Pain Control – Supports customizable bolus dosing and lockout intervals for highly individualized analgesic regimens.
- Enhanced Safety – Built-in Dose Error Reduction Software (DERS) and customizable drug libraries significantly reduce risk of medication errors.
- Intuitive Interface – Easy-to-use touchscreen and clear prompts reduce staff training time and improve clinical efficiency.
- Reliable Performance – Designed for both inpatient and ambulatory settings, with features like long battery life and robust build quality.
- Data-Driven Insights – Offers advanced reporting and integration options to help teams monitor usage patterns, compliance, and outcomes.
The Hospira LifeCare PCA Syringe Infusion Pump is a dedicated solution for safe, patient-controlled analgesia. Designed specifically to reduce medication errors and streamline acute pain management, this compact, bedside-friendly device features robust safety features, drug library customization, and barcode verification. Used across adult and pediatric care areas, the LifeCare PCA helps clinicians deliver consistent, programmable pain therapy with confidence.
Why Choose the Hospira LifeCare PCA?
The Hospira LifeCare PCA pump delivers advanced patient-controlled analgesia with the trusted reliability and intuitive interface that clinicians expect. Featuring customizable dosing, robust safety features, and seamless integration into hospital infusion workflows, it empowers pain management teams to deliver precise, responsive therapy tailored to each patient’s needs.
Key Features and Benefits
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) with clinician bolus option
- Hospira MedNet™ software with customizable drug libraries for up to 18 clinical care areas
- Up to 25 medications per care area with configurable hard and soft dosing limits
- Stored protocols for quick, accurate programming of standard regimens
- Integrated barcode reader to verify pharmacy-generated barcodes on prefilled or custom-filled vials
- Confirmation screens add another layer of programming safety
- Wireless connectivity supports remote drug library updates and system integration
- Dedicated form factor—distinct from general infusion pumps—to reduce line confusion and user error
- Easy-to-use interface based on human factors research for intuitive programming
- Clear, backlit keypad and display for visibility in low-light settings
- Compact, lightweight design for flexible bedside placement
Specifications
- Delivery Modes: Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), clinician-initiated bolus
- Syringe Compatibility: Accepts 20 mL, 30 mL, and 50 mL syringes, including Hospira custom syringes
- Display: Backlit LCD screen with real-time status and safety indicators
- Battery: Rechargeable internal battery for mobile and backup use
- Security Features: Lockout intervals, keypad lock, programmable dose limits, confirmation screens
- Wireless: Enabled for network integration and library updates
- Barcode Scanning: Integrated scanner supports bar-coded medication verification
- Application: Adult and pediatric PCA therapy in acute care, oncology, and post-op settings
Follow the link below for the Hospira Lifecare PCA operator’s manual:
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