Flow rate accuracy of infusion devices within healthcare settings: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One in five patients admitted to the hospital treated with intravenous (IV) fluid therapy suffer complications due to inappropriate administration. Errors have been reported in 13-84% of the preparation and administration of IV medications. The safe delivery of IV fluids requires precise rate administration.

Objectives

This systematic review aims to determine the accuracy of infusion sets and devices and examine the factors that affect the flow rate accuracy of devices.

Data sources and methods

Six databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Database of systematic reviews) were systematically searched. Search terms included infusion pumps, infusion devices, flow rate accuracy, fluid administration rate, gravity-led infusion set an

SUBMITTER: Atanda O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10363896 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature