Safety and performance of intravenous pumps and syringe drivers in hyperbaric environments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Critically ill patients require continuation of their care when receiving hyperbaric oxygen treatment. This care may be facilitated via portable electrically powered devices such as intravenous (IV) infusion pumps and syringe drivers, which may create risks in the absence of a comprehensive safety evaluation. We reviewed published safety data for IV infusion pumps and powered syringe drivers in hyperbaric environments and compared the evaluation processes to key requirements documented in safety standards and guidelines.

Methods

A systematic literature review was undertaken to identify English language papers published in the last 15 years, describing the safety evaluations of IV pumps and/or syringe drivers for use in hyperbaric environments. Papers were critic

SUBMITTER: Al Balushi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10318176 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature