All articles by Stuart Levine

Smart Connections

The recall of 200,000 Baxter infusion pumps in e US is part of a larger problem involving persistent safety failings. But as manufacturers look to upgrade their systems and hospitals to implement more up-to-date ‘smart’ infusion pumps, the recalls could ultimately have a positive impact. Stuart Levine of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) tells Elly Earls about the future of the technology and why wireless connectivity is transforming the use of these devices.