'Smart' infusion pumps are selectively intelligent.

摘要

LARGE-VOLUME, SYRINGE, and patient-controlled analgesia infusion pumps are commonly used in healthcare settings to deliver medications, fluids, and nutrients to patients at precisely controlled rates. In recent years, "smart" infusion pumps have become increasingly sophisticated and include such features as dose error reduction software, commonly referred to as drug libraries. This technology allows infusion pumps to perform functions that assist heakhcare providers with programming and calculating dose and delivery rates. When used properly, these features help prevent I.V medication errors and reduce patient harm.However, these smart pumps can't prevent all programming and administration errors. Clinicians must use professional judgment and adhere to established standards of care and standard operating procedures for safe medication administration when using this or any other technology. (See Pumping up safety.)