Healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams

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Intravenous (IV) medication pumps (IV pumps), can pose several challenges to healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams. Firstly they can be complex to operate.This complexity can lead to user error which can compromise patient safety.Secondly, IV pumps can experience technical issues such as alarm errors.Therefore they may require regular maintenance to function properly and unexpected malfunctions can disrupt patient care.Thirdly, all staff members who use the pumps need to be adequately trained.This can be time-consuming, costly and challenging, especially in busy health care settings.Fourthly, clear communication is paramount between interdisciplinary team members (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc). Any miscommunication can lead to medication error.Fifthly, infusion pumps and their associated disposables can be expensive.Furthermore, they are not immune of being dropped thus messing up with the software. This can pose a challenge in terms of budgeting and resource allocation within a healthcare setting.Sixthly, Some patients may find the pumps uncomfortable or restrictive, which can impact their quality of life moreso for long term use.

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