Selecting the appropriate infusion flow-control device requires an understanding of infusion pump technology capabilities and the needs of the clinical systems in which they are used for infusion therapy. This session provides a foundational overview of factors that influence flow-control device selection, key infusion pump safety features, and the role of smart pumps and dose-error reduction systems (DERS) in supporting medication safety.

Participants will explore device technology differences, drug library configuration, dead volume, management of fluid container overfill, how administration set and accessory design can contribute to medication errors, and clinical sources and implications for dosing accuracy. Through evidence-based discussion and case study examples, learners will build a systems-based understanding of how infusion technology, clinical practice and organizational safety strategies work together to promote safe, accurate, and effective infusion therapy.

 Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: 

• Explain factors used to select the appropriate flow-control device for infusion therapy
• Identify essential infusion pump safety features that support safe medication delivery
• Describe the role of smart pumps for reducing infusion-related medication errors and adverse drug events
• Evaluate flow rate accuracy, dead volume and fluid container overfill and explore their implications on medication and fluid delivery
• Identify how administration-set design and accessory devices contribute to dead volume and influence medication delivery

CRNI® RUs: This session has been approved for 2 CRNI® recertification units and meets the non INS Meeting criteria.

Contact Hours: This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

Expiration date for receipt of contact hours: September 23, 2029

To receive contact hours for this educational activity, you are required to attend the entire educational activity and complete the evaluation.

The Infusion Nurses Society is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP14209. The certificate must be retained by the attendee for a period of 4 years.