Hospitals must start using smart intravenous (IV) infusion technology to its full potential if they are to prevent dangerous drug errors, University of Manchester researchers have found. Smart pumps, ...

Select incorrect dose or rate calculator mode Lack of knowledge and training Yes No Implement i.v. infusion system that will eliminate need to perform calculations by the nurse; train nurse to use ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;63(16):1528-1538. We report anticipated failure modes that occurred postimplementation despite the implementation of our recommended actions. Most of the listed failures ...