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Intravenous smart pumps at the point of care: a descriptive, observational study.

Giuliano KK, Blake JWC, Bittner NP, et al. Intravenous smart pumps at the point of care: a descriptive, observational study. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(6):553-558. 10.1097/pts.0000000000001057

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October 12, 2022
Giuliano KK, Blake JWC, Bittner NP, et al. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(6):553-558.
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Intravenous (IV) smart pumps can improve medication administration safety, but usability issues can compromise that safety. This study compared actual use of smart pumps to the manufacturer’s requirements for operation. Adherence to requirements was low and the authors present several recommendations to smart pump manufacturers. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices issued guidelines for safe use of smart pumps that address several of these safety concerns.

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Giuliano KK, Blake JWC, Bittner NP, et al. Intravenous smart pumps at the point of care: a descriptive, observational study. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(6):553-558. 10.1097/pts.0000000000001057

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