Check before you choose
Do you know whether your syringe and infusion pump have been validated to function effectively together?
Many factors can influence how a syringe interacts with an infusion pump, potentially impacting patient safety and outcomes:
- Syringe size
- Minimum and maximum flow rate
- Dimensions
That’s why syringe pump manufacturer validation is important. By choosing a syringe that has been validated for use by the infusion pump manufacturer, you can trust your infusion system will deliver the precise, reliable performance your patients deserve.
Mastering safe infusion therapy: preventing errors and implementing best practices
Intravenous (IV) medicines dominate lists of high-alert medications1, and IV medication errors are common2,5. Up to 1 in 10 IV administrations are associated with an error in the UK, and 1 in 10 of these may be harmful3. Do you know how to apply the "5 Rights" of safe medication administration4,6 to maintain patient safety and effective treatment with syringe pumps in critical care patients?
Join our upcoming webinar to explore the important topic of syringe pump compatibility and the application of the "5 Rights".
The webinar will follow a typical adult critical care patient's journey and will cover all relevant key topics to achieve infusion safety through the right choices of devices, drugs, dosing, IV sites, line management, central venous pressure (CVP), the associated risks as well as changeover management; from drug prescription to selecting the most suitable delivery system, to maintaining timely and effective treatment. Differences in practice compared to the pediatric population will also be addressed. The speakers will provide important key takeaways to support you in avoiding infusion errors.
Dr. Adam Sutherland, PhD
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford, UK
Adam Sutherland is a registered pharmacist and senior lecturer at the University of Bradford, specialized in pediatric medication safety, human factors, and technology integration to improve patient safety through standardization and interdisciplinary collaboration. He spearheaded the campaign in the UK to standardize IV infusions for children, enhancing patient safety, improving service efficiency, and supporting centralized manufacturing.
Adj. Prof. Alberto Lucchini
General Adult and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori - Monza, Italy
Alberto Lucchini is a highly experienced critical care nursing leader, educator, and researcher, dedicated to advancing patient care, safety, and best practices through over 20 years of clinical expertise, academic contributions, and over 150 peer-reviewed publications.
10 key recommendations for advancing patient safety when using syringe pump systems for micro-infusion intravenous (I.V.) drug therapy.
In today's challenging healthcare environment with pressures on resources and limited specialist experience, vigilance, strict protocols and optimally designed, certified and assembled equipment are needed for advancing patient safety using syringe infusion pump systems for I.V. drug therapy; all of which are supported by adherence to this set of clear, practical recommendations
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