In the first study of its kind in English hospitals, pharmacy researchers from the University of Manchester reviewed data from two large NHS trusts with smart IV pumps and found the devices may have averted 110 deaths over the course of one year by alerting staff to potentially dangerous drug dose errors. Adam Sutherland and …
The impact of DERS and SMART pumps in England: a retrospective database study Read More »
A number of key reports and new investigations have been shared by our colleagues in the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) In particular the report on ongoing issues around high-strength insulin injection and pens, and also a brand new investigation into the management and use of ambulatory syringe pumps/drivers will raise some issues with our …
MDET journal for July 2022 now available to read, share, print out and download….
Users of the CME line (100-172sx) a low priming volume (approx. 0.5ml), anti-kink and anti-siphon valved line used for the T34 syringe driver, have been informed that this is no longer being made, and an alternative is available. However the replacement line has a larger priming volume (greater than 1ml) and NAMDET members are being …
T34 syringe line no longer available; what alternatives are being used? Read More »
NAMDET conference organising committee are pleased to announce the launch of the Conference 2022 resources page. This year’s event is taking place in the historic city of York, and the theme is ‘Learning to Connect‘. We will focus on improved networking, linking in with others, and of course the digital world and connectivity. Delegate information, …
Conference 2022, November 17th, York Racecourse. Reserve your place Read More »
USA research set out to better understand how well hospitals and other healthcare providers are doing in securing smart infusion pumps, which are network-connected devices that deliver medications and fluids to patients. This topic is of critical concern because security lapses in these devices have the potential to put lives at risk or expose sensitive …
UPDATE. Tennessee nurse convicted in lethal drug error sentenced to three years probation.. read the update here Four years ago, inside the most prestigious hospital in Tennessee USA, nurse RaDonda Vaught withdrew a vial from an electronic medication cabinet, administered the drug to a patient, and somehow overlooked signs of a terrible and deadly mistake. …
NAMDET are pleased to announce the publication of the National Smart Pump Drug Libraries reports. This report is the culmination of the most extensive review and summary of DERS data to date in the UK. The reports from the team at ‘Medusa’ are ready to read, share and copy to colleagues and interested parties. Robin …
Medusa DERS report available to read, download and share Read More »
NAMDET website team is asking all members to check your website membership details, current email contact, and add their ‘regional’ area to their details. In 2021, the new website had some additional features added such as; New layout and streamlined imagery Updated ‘regional page’ section for each region to change update and populate New membership …
This HSIB investigation looked into the safety risk of treating patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation (CPAP) outside of critical care units. The investigation was launched after HSIB became aware of a patient with COVID-19 requiring CPA, who was found on the floor of a side room having called for assistance. …