Administration of Drugs by Intravenous Infusion Pumps

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This session explains why some drugs are administered via intravenous infusion pumps. It also discusses the important features of a prescription for an intravenous infusion, how to set up an infusion pump and how to monitor the progress of an intravenous infusion. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Explain the reasons why intravenous drugs are sometimes administered via infusion pumps Identify some examples of drugs that are commonly administered intravenously via infusion pumps Explain the important information that must be provided in a prescription for an intravenous infusion Describe the important features of an infusion pump and how to prepare one for administration Explain how to monitor the progress of an intravenous infusion