Infusion Pump Drug Combination Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multi-channel infusion pump systems face errors in entering the correct drug, dose, and delivery sequence for complex drug combinations, which can lead to administration mistakes during medical treatments.
Innovation Solution
A drug infusion system that allows nurses or technicians to select a predefined drug combination icon, with preset timing and sequence, and tailors drug dosages based on patient weight or body surface area, using a networked or non-networked system of multiple pumps, where a master pump coordinates the delivery with delegate pumps to ensure accurate and efficient administration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If each drug is entered individually into the pump, then the system can deliver multiple drugs, but the opportunity for error increases in terms of entering the wrong drug, dose, or timing
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures drug combinations with predetermined sequences, dosages, and timing parameters before the actual administration. The pump stores complete drug protocol information in advance, allowing the system to deliver multiple drugs accurately without requiring manual entry of each parameter during administration, thus reducing human error while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual entry of each drug parameter is required, then the system can be customized for each patient, but the complexity of operation increases and errors are more likely
Solution Approach 1:
The pump system incorporates a universal interface that allows selection from pre-programmed drug combination protocols. Instead of requiring manual entry of each drug parameter, the system provides standardized templates that can be selected and automatically configured for different patients, maintaining patient-specific customization while significantly simplifying operation through standardized, pre-validated protocols.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple drugs are delivered simultaneously through separate entries, then the system can handle complex combinations, but the time required for setup and the potential for timing errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-establishes complete drug delivery protocols including sequencing, timing intervals, and dosage parameters before administration. By having the pump stored and executed pre-configured protocols, the system eliminates the time-consuming manual setup process while maintaining the ability to handle complex multi-drug combinations with precise timing, thus reducing setup time without compromising complexity capability.
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AI summary
A drug infusion system includes an infusion pump; an input device; and a processor, the input device and processor configured to allow an operator to make a selection that specifies a combination of a plurality of drugs to be delivered to a patient, the input device and processor further configured to allow the operator to enter the weight of the patient, at least one of the plurality of drugs delivered based on the entered weight of the patient.