Guidance

Infusion systems

Guidance for healthcare professions on using and managing infusion systems (DB 2003(02) v2.0).

From:
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Published
20 December 2013

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This type of guidance is best provided by professional bodies. For example, the Royal College of Nursing has Standards for Infusion therapy https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/publications/PUB-005704

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Infusion systems

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Details

This guidance covers:

  • the nature of infusion system
  • their advantages and risks
  • management and training issues

It describes problems in the use and selection of infusion systems and the training of users.

The advice is intended particularly for:

  • clinical managers
  • hospital and community users of infusion devices
  • medical engineering staff
  • those in charge of procurement
Published 20 December 2013

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