Reducing the risk of user error with infusion pumps.
Many of the adverse reports received by the Medical Devices Agency concern infusion pumps. Clinical governance aims to ensure that both employers and employees reduce the hazards related to device use. Full training is required to help staff avoid user errors.
Williams
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C
Medical Devices Agency, London.
Lefever
J
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D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D008508:Medication Errors; D012308:Risk Management