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We have seen a number of reports from Nursing staff regarding repeated occlusion alarms when running Ketamine infusion via the Alaris Syringe-pump module using a 30 mL syringe. The concentration is 5 mg/mL. Our theory is this may be due to the concentration of the medication.
If applicable, how are ketamine infusions administered at your institution? What concentration are you using? Have you seem a similar issue with occlusion alarms? Thank you!