Abstract
Much has been made of the risks to patients, particularly from drug overdose, inherent in delivering medication via the intravenous route. The call for enhanced patient safety has fuelled the development of technological solutions to reduce the consequences of human error. However, while patient safety is always paramount, does the technology bestow any benefits to the nurse administering the care? This paper aims to explore the drivers behind the development of safety systems for IV infusion pumps, describe the so-called smart pump technology and its applications, and focus particularly on why these systems are good for nurses.
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