title: Selection of intravenous infusion pumps.
abstract: Three broad types of intravenous infusion pump are available--gravity driven, electronic and mechanical devices. The type suitable for a unit will depend on the patient group. Nurses are generally responsible for administering intravenous infusions and should therefore be involved in the purchasing process.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Woollons
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing