Intravenous smart pumps

J Infus Nurs. 2013 May-Jun;36(3):191-4. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0b013e318288a1cf.

Abstract

Intravenous (IV) smart pumps provide substantial safety features during infusion. However, nurses need to understand the requisite education necessary to fully benefit from and improve IV smart pump use and clinical integration. Failure to use IV smart pumps places the nurse and patient at increased risk.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps*
  • Medication Errors / prevention & control
  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety