The cost of modern technology.
Continuous infusion of intravenous (i.v.) drugs is increasing in popularity, as technological advances in equipment (such as "smart" pumps) and pharmacologic improvements of drugs (such as ultra-short acting drugs) are introduced into clinical anesthesia practice. Such new technology, however, also introduces potential new complications. We report one such complication associated with the improper manufacturing of a proprietary i.v. tubing and cassette system.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001769:Blood; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000009:adverse effects; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000191:economics; D008875:Middle Aged; D009599:Nitroprusside / Q000008:administration & dosage
D009599:Nitroprusside