Smart Infusion Pumps Implementation, Management, and Drug Libraries

This new book serves as a practical reference for hospitals and health systems that are implementing, or considering the implementation of "intelligent infusion device" (smart pump) technology. Coverage includes an introduction to the technology of smart pumps, choosing a pump and developing RFPs, and usability testing. The book also includes a list of "guiding principles" for the use of smart pumps, provides specific techniques for developing dosing limits for medications, and discusses other infusion elements of the pump technology.