Abstract
A problem area emerged in the programming, administration, and monitoring of infusion pumps. The authors describe their strategies for preventing general infusion pump errors and monitoring patient responses.
MeSH terms
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Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / standards
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Guidelines as Topic
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Humans
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Illinois
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Infusion Pumps / adverse effects
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Infusion Pumps / standards*
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Infusions, Intravenous / adverse effects
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Infusions, Intravenous / nursing
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Infusions, Intravenous / standards*
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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Medication Errors / prevention & control*
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Medication Systems, Hospital / standards*
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Monitoring, Physiologic / standards
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Nursing Service, Hospital / standards*
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Professional Staff Committees
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Safety Management / methods*
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Software Design
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United States