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Implementing smart infusion pumps with dose-error reduction software: real-world experiences.

May 24, 2017

Heron C. Br J Nurs. 2017;26(8):S13-S16.

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Smart pumps play an important role in preventing medication errors, but they can also introduce patient safety hazards. This commentary describes software that can be loaded on smart pumps to help manage dosing errors and how to successfully implement it.

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