title: Right programming of pumps to prevent errors in the infusion process.
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.
authors.affiliation: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Fran
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Flynn
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mohr
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lawlor-Klean
mesh_terms: D016058:Analgesia, Patient-Controlled / Q000592:standards; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000592:standards; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D012985:Software Design; D014481:United States