Targeted infusion pump calibration method
Abstract:
In clinical nursing practice, the precise operation of medical infusion pumps is directly related to the safety of drug administration and the effectiveness of treatment and is a key device for ensuring the quality of nursing. This study aimed to strengthen the performance control of infusion pumps in nursing scenarios through a standardized measurement acceptance process, providing reliable equipment support for clinical nursing work. 32 newly purchased medical infusion pumps were selelcted from our hospital. According to the ‘Technical Specifications for Quality Inspection of Infusion Pumps and Injection Pumps (Trial)’ of the military, systematic metrological acceptance was carried out for the core issues of flow indication error, pressure alarm, and equipment functional integrity in nursing operations. The initial test showed that 96.15% of the infusion pump flow parameters did not meet the standards. And there is an abnormality in the high-pressure alarm for 8 devices. After the targeted calibration method was proposed, all 32 units were qualified. Establishing a measurement and acceptance system based on nursing needs can effectively eliminate the risks of clinical use of infusion pumps and has important practical significance for improving the level of nursing safety management. Call on everyone to prioritize life above all else.
Reference:
Li Y, Qin J, Fan L, Xu L, Du Z. Analysis of typical cases of medical infusion pump metering acceptance in nursing scenarios. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2026 Jun 30:1-8. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2026.2672761. Epub ahead of print. Erratum in: Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2026 Sep 11:1-2. doi: 10.1080/10255842.2026.2732388. PMID: 42379244.