FDA update on syringe pumps and low flows
Syringe Pump Problems with Fluid Flow Continuity at Low Infusion Rates Can Result in Serious Clinical Consequences: FDA Safety Communication has been issued (Aug 2016) to help those that teach, train and use and purchase syringe pumps for intravenous therapy. A lack of flow continuity (i.e., inconsistent rate of delivery) can result in serious clinical …