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Hospital Department Battery Guide

Recommended Batteries by Clinical Application

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Maximum reliability for patient safety

Requirements:

  • Maximum reliability (patient safety critical)
  • Extended runtime for patient transport
  • Frequent charging cycles
  • Wireless connectivity for monitoring

Recommended Batteries:

Alaris 8015

Multi-channel infusion, robust NiMH

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Medfusion 4000

Critical medication delivery, Li-ion

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Baxter Wireless

Network integration, monitoring

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Why These Work:

  • NiMH and Li-ion handle frequent cycling
  • Wireless options enable continuous monitoring
  • Extended runtime for inter-unit transfers
  • Proven reliability in critical applications
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Emergency Department (ED)
Fast charging and durability for high-stress environments

Requirements:

  • Fast charging (high turnover)
  • Durability (rough handling)
  • Quick deployment
  • Cost-effective (high volume use)

Recommended Batteries:

Hospira Plum

Cost-effective, reliable, fast charge

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Alaris 8015

Durable NiMH, handles heavy use

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Medfusion 3500

Rapid medication delivery

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Why These Work:

  • SLA and NiMH tolerate frequent charging
  • Lower cost allows larger battery inventory
  • Proven durability in high-stress environments
  • Fast charging minimizes downtime
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Operating Room (OR) / Surgical
Extended runtime for long procedures

Requirements:

  • Extended runtime (long procedures)
  • Lightweight (mobile equipment)
  • Wireless capability (clutter reduction)
  • High reliability (no mid-surgery failures)

Recommended Batteries:

Baxter High-Capacity

31% longer runtime, Li-ion

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Medfusion 4000

6.9Ah capacity, 8+ hours

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Alaris 8015

Reliable multi-channel delivery

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Why These Work:

  • High-capacity options prevent mid-procedure battery changes
  • Li-ion lightweight design reduces equipment weight
  • Wireless reduces OR cable clutter
  • Maximum reliability for critical procedures
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General Medical/Surgical Wards
Cost-effective solutions for general care

Requirements:

  • Cost-effective (budget constraints)
  • Adequate runtime (8-12 hours)
  • Simple maintenance
  • Reliable performance

Recommended Batteries:

Hospira Plum

Best value, proven reliability

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Medfusion 3500

Balanced performance and cost

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Baxter Standard

Versatile, good runtime

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Why These Work:

  • Lower cost per battery allows larger inventory
  • Adequate runtime for typical ward use
  • Simple charging and maintenance
  • Proven reliability in general care settings
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Oncology / Chemotherapy
Precise delivery for sensitive medications

Requirements:

  • Precise medication delivery
  • Extended runtime (long infusions)
  • Wireless monitoring
  • Patient mobility support

Recommended Batteries:

Medfusion 4000

Precise syringe delivery

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Baxter Wireless

Network monitoring, mobility

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Alaris 8015

Multi-drug protocols

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Why These Work:

  • Extended runtime supports long chemotherapy sessions
  • Wireless enables patient mobility during treatment
  • Precise delivery critical for chemotherapy protocols
  • Reliable performance for sensitive medications
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Patient Transport / Inter-Facility Transfer
Maximum runtime for limited charging access

Requirements:

  • Maximum runtime (limited charging access)
  • Lightweight (portable equipment)
  • Reliable (no roadside failures)
  • Quick charge between transports

Recommended Batteries:

Baxter High-Capacity

31% longer runtime, lightweight

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Medfusion 4000

8+ hour runtime, Li-ion

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Alaris 8015

Reliable, good runtime

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Why These Work:

  • High-capacity options provide safety margin for delays
  • Li-ion lightweight design reduces transport equipment weight
  • Extended runtime eliminates mid-transport battery anxiety
  • Quick charge capability between runs
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Home Healthcare / Outpatient Infusion
User-friendly solutions for patient/caregiver operation

Requirements:

  • User-friendly (patient/caregiver operated)
  • Long runtime (limited supervision)
  • Reliable (minimal technical support)
  • Cost-effective (patient/insurance cost)

Recommended Batteries:

Hospira Plum

Simple, reliable, cost-effective

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Medfusion 3500

Easy to use, dependable

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Baxter Standard

Versatile, good runtime

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Why These Work:

  • Simple operation for non-clinical users
  • Reliable performance with minimal maintenance
  • Cost-effective for patient/insurance payment
  • Adequate runtime for typical home infusion protocols
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📊 Department Comparison Matrix
DepartmentPriorityRecommended BatteryKey Feature
ICUReliabilityAlaris 8015 →Wireless monitoring
EDDurabilityHospira Plum →Fast charge
ORRuntimeBaxter High-Cap →31% longer
Med/SurgCostHospira Plum →Best value
OncologyPrecisionMedfusion 4000 →Extended runtime
TransportPortabilityBaxter High-Cap →Lightweight
Home HealthSimplicityHospira Plum →User-friendly
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