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1 0 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • M A R C H 2 0 1 7 Ideas Work P r a c t i c a l p e a r l s f r o m y o u r c o l l e a g u e s That ECRI Institute Tried-and-True Ways to Avoid IV Infusion Errors A nesthesia providers and nurses can help reduce infusion errors, and prevent harm when errors do occur, by following 3 simple practices. Once commonplace, these practices are now often overlooked — perhaps because staff implicitly trust the pump's advanced safety features. • ALL SYSTEMS GO Before starting an infusion, examine the pump for signs of physical damage, says Ms. Sparnon.

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