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Course: Syringe Infusion Pumps: A Comprehensive Overview and Considerations for Use at Low Delivery Rates

CME Credits: 1.50

Released: 2023-11-20

Program Description
This course begins by exploring the principles on which syringe systems operate. This reveals nuances of their operation that may lead to unexpected medication delivery. The course concludes with a discussion of best practices for ensuring the desired infusion. This includes adopting ASHP’s Standardize4Safety recommendations, optimizing dispensing practices and syringe size selection, and developing protocols for syringe change-over. Applying this knowledge will help clinicians use syringe pumps in a manner that ensures patients receive their medication in a timely, stable, and continuous manner.
Closed Captioning Available-English, Spanish, and French
To access the closed captioning in Spanish or French you can view/complete via ASHP here
Intended Audience
This activity was planned to meet the educational needs of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with an interest in syringe pumps and patient safety.
Important note for Pharmacists ONLY--DO NOT CONTINUE on myCME: To earn Pharmacy CE, Pharmacists must take this activity on elearning.ashp.org. Please follow that link to access the activity. (See the CME/CE Information tab for more information.)
Commercial Supporter
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Baxter Healthcare Corporation.


Educational Objectives
Upon completion of the educational activity, participants should be able to:
Describe the mechanics and physics of smart syringe infusion systems, including the pumps, syringe, and disposables.
Explain how the mechanics and physics of smart syringe infusion systems impact clinical performance.
Apply appropriate methods for supporting the optimal, balanced selection of medication concentrations and syringe sizes, and for loading, priming, and safely changing over continuous running infusions.
Identify best practices for optimizing flow stability and continuity.


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