Limitations of Infusion Pumps: Despite their many advantages, infusion pumps also have some limitations, including: Cost: Infusion pumps can be expensive to purchase and maintain, making them less accessible to some healthcare facilities. Training: Healthcare providers must be trained in the use of infusion pumps to ensure safe and effective use.

Infusion pumps provide a high level of control, accuracy, and precision in drug delivery, thereby reducing medication errors and contributing to improvements in patient care. At the same time, infusion pumps have been associated with persistent safety problems that can result in over- or under-infusion, and missed or delayed therapy.

Despite its advantages, there remains limitations to smart pump technology, Mandrack noted. Specifically, smart infusion pumps: Are not assigned to individual patients Are not associated with intended therapy Cannot prevent wrong drug selection Do not intercept drug mix-ups Often operate independently of other technology