Anesthesia-Rx

Key Benefits

• Workflow specifically designed

to match the operating room

• Improves accountability, control

and regulatory compliance

• Provides industry-leading
capacity

• Improves charge capture

• Syringe label printer available

for improved regulatory
compliance

Improved Medication and Narcotic Control in the Operating Room

Anesthesia-Rx™ is an anesthesia cart that monitors and controls the dispensing of

medications, narcotics and supplies during surgical procedures. The workflow is
specifically designed for the operating room and ensures that anesthesia providers
have access to the medications and narcotics they need, when they need them.

This fact sheet contains information for a product that is in development. Specifications and
Automation Solutions information are subject to change without notice. Product availability is planned for mid 2009.
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Product Specifications
• 19” touch screen monitor
• Integral uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• 39” wide x 31.5” deep
• 40.8” work surface height*
• 68.9” height to top of accessory rack*
* Tall version also available providing additional
drawer space
Locked Pocket Configurations
• Top 1 - 4 drawers may be configured with
locking pockets
• Single, double and quad pockets are
available
– Single 3.2”w x 2.35”l x 1.65”h
– Double 3.2”w x 6.05”l x 1.65”h
– Quad 6.65”w x 6.05”l x 1.65”h
McKesson Automation Solutions
500 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(724) 741-8000
www.mckesson.com
Anesthesia-Rx is designed to match the • 19” touch-screen monitor
operating room workflow while meeting • Syringe label printer option
the medication management needs of • Locking feature to ensure cart does
pharmacy. not lock during a case
• Open cart alert to warn when cart is
This advanced solution uses a
left unlocked
completely touch-screen driven
medication dispensing process. Virtual
Workflow
pocket technology provides a visual
Anesthesia-Rx workflow is specifically
roadmap for users, eliminating the need
designed for rapid medication selection
to type and search for medications.
and dispensing before and during
Anesthesia-Rx operates on the surgical procedures. With only two
Connect-Rx® software platform using touches, anesthesia providers have
the formulary, filling and inventory quick access the their medications and
functionality. The integration through narcotics in the operating room.
Connect-Rx gives the pharmacy
To quickly and safely dispense
visibility into the inventory and initiates
medications and narcotics, anesthesia
restocking when inventory is low. This
providers:
system perfectly complements the
AcuDose-Rx® medication dispensing • Securely log on with a user name and
cabinets with similar pharmacy related password
workflow. • Unlock the cart to ensure the cart will
not lock at any time during the case
Anesthesia-Rx Features and Options • Select the patient at the beginning of
Anesthesia-Rx has industry-leading the procedure
features and options available to meet • Open the appropriate drawer
the unique dispensing needs of any • Touch the medication name on the
anesthesiology department, including: screen to open the corresponding
pocket
• Two-touch dispensing
• Remove the medication from the
• Virtual pocket technology
pocket
• Greatest capacity with standard and
• Touch the screen to confirm quantity
tall models available
dispensed
• Customizable cart configuration
• Widest range of drawer and pocket
options
Anesthesia-Rx
Anesthesia-Rx Two-Touch
Two-Touch Dispensing
Dispensing System
System
Remove the medication
TOUCH 1: Select the medication. from the pocket. TOUCH 2: Confirm quantity dispensed.
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