Lesson 1Verification processes: two-person checks, MAR comparison, patient ID confirmationDetails verification steps before starting or changing an infusion. Emphasizes two-person checks, comparing orders to the MAR, confirming patient identity, an reconciling pump settings to ensure the right drug, dose, route, an time.
Standardized two-person check procedureComparing pump orders wid de MARPatient ID verification an barcode useReconciling pump settings wid written ordersHandling discrepancies an near-miss findingsLesson 2Programming medications and fluids: dose, rate, concentration, infusion limits, lockoutsFocuses on safely programming medications an fluids into infusion pumps. Covers entering dose, rate, an concentration, setting infusion limits an lockouts, using weight-based dosing, an verifying calculations before starting therapy.
Entering dose, rate, an concentration fieldsWeight-based an age-based dosing inputsSetting infusion limits an lockout intervalsUsing preconfigured drug library profilesFinal verification before starting infusionLesson 3Human factors and medication safety: look-alike/sound-alike meds, labeling, double-check workflowsExplores how human factors influence infusion pump medication errors. Covers look-alike an sound-alike drugs, safe labeling, independent double-checks, an workflow design to reduce slips, lapses, an confirmation bias at de bedside.
Look-alike an sound-alike medication risksSafe labeling an storage near infusion pumpsIndependent double-check an cross-check stepsDesigning workflows to reduce confirmation biasHuman error types: slips, lapses, rule mistakesLesson 4Principles of infusion pump function and common types (smart pumps, syringe, volumetric)Introduces core principles of infusion pump function an major device types. Compares smart pumps, syringe pumps, an volumetric pumps, highlighting indications, advantages, limitations, an typical clinical use cases in nursing practice.
Basic mechanics of infusion pump operationSmart pump capabilities an connectivitySyringe pump indications an limitationsVolumetric pump uses an accuracy factorsSelecting de right pump fi de therapyLesson 5Common alarms and troubleshooting: occlusion, air-in-line, low battery, infusion complete — causes and immediate actionsExplains common infusion pump alarms, dem likely causes, an immediate nursing actions. Addresses occlusion, air-in-line, low battery, an infusion complete alarms, including safe troubleshooting an when to pause or stop therapy.
Recognizing an prioritizing alarm typesOcclusion alarm causes an quick checksManaging air-in-line alarms safelyResponding to low battery an power lossActions after infusion complete alarmsLesson 6Documentation and handoff: entries for MAR, pump settings, incident reporting, communication prompts for next nurseCovers accurate documentation of infusions in de MAR an electronic record, including pump settings, rate changes, an responses. Addresses structured handoff communication, incident reporting, an prompts to ensure continuity fi de next nurse.
Recording pump settings an changes in de MARDocumenting patient response an site statusUsing standardized handoff tools fi infusionsWhen an how to file safety incident reportsCommunicating pending titrations an labsLesson 7When to escalate: signs requiring physician notification vs. biomedical engineeringClarifies when nurses should escalate infusion-related concerns. Differentiates issues needing physician notification from those requiring biomedical engineering, an outlines information to provide during escalation fi timely response.
Clinical changes needing physician contactDevice failures needing biomedical supportInformation to gather before escalationUsing chain of command fi urgent issuesDocumenting escalation an follow-up plansLesson 8Monitoring during infusion: site checks, vital sign correlations, fluid balance documentationDescribes ongoing monitoring responsibilities during an infusion. Emphasizes site assessments, vital sign trends, fluid balance documentation, an early recognition of infiltration, extravasation, an hemodynamic instability.
Scheduled IV site an line patency checksLinking vital signs to infusion effectsTracking intake, output, an fluid balanceRecognizing infiltration an extravasationAdjusting monitoring fi high-risk drugsLesson 9Safety features and error prevention: dose-error reduction software, guardrails, infusion protocolsReviews infusion pump safety technologies an how to use dem effectively. Explains dose-error reduction software, guardrail limits, drug libraries, an standardized infusion protocols to prevent programming errors an overdoses.
Dose-error reduction software principlesUsing an updating drug librariesGuardrail soft an hard limit settingsStandardized infusion an titration protocolsResponding to guardrail alerts safelyLesson 10Pre-use checks: device integrity, battery, IV sets, tubing connections, alarm settings, calibrationOutlines essential pre-use checks before connecting a patient. Includes inspecting device integrity, verifying battery status, selecting correct IV sets, confirming tubing connections, checking alarm settings, an understanding calibration needs.
Visual inspection of pump housing an screenBattery status an power cord verificationChoosing compatible IV sets an cassettesSecuring tubing an line connectionsConfirming alarm volume an default limits
