Automated programming of infusion therapy
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1. A method for administering an infusion order via an infusion device operated by a caregiver, the method comprising:
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from the caregiver operating the infusion device, receiving an identity of a patient inputted to the infusion device;
using the identity to associate the infusion device with the patient;
communicating over a network from the infusion device to an infusion management system to retrieve the infusion order for the patient, the infusion order indicating a dosage of a fluid to deliver from the infusion device to the patient;
wherein communicating with the network further comprises;
from the infusion device, querying the infusion management system for multiple medication orders, the multiple medication orders including the infusion order;
the method further comprising;
initiating display of the multiple medication orders to the caregiver on a display screen of the infusion device; and
receiving input from the caregiver selecting the infusion order on the display screen of the infusion device from amongst the multiple displayed medication orders;
wherein the infusion device is operable to program settings of a fluid pump device in the infusion device as indicated by the selected infusion order to deliver the fluid to the patient, the method further comprising;
subsequent to selection of the infusion order and prior to initiating delivery of the fluid as specified by the selected infusion order, enabling the caregiver to modify the settings as specified by the infusion order;
receiving input from the caregiver to modify the settings; and
in response to receiving a confirmation from the caregiver, initiating delivery of the fluid to the patient in accordance with the modified settings as specified by the caregiver.
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Abstract
An infusion management system includes an infusion management server configured for providing an order to an infusion device to administer an infusion and the infusion device. The infusion device may be configured for receiving the order, associating the order with a patient, and adjusting at least one setting according to the order. A method for administering an infusion, an interface for an infusion device and a computer program product are also disclosed.
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1. A method for administering an infusion order via an infusion device operated by a caregiver, the method comprising:
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at the infusion device; from the caregiver operating the infusion device, receiving an identity of a patient inputted to the infusion device; using the identity to associate the infusion device with the patient; communicating over a network from the infusion device to an infusion management system to retrieve the infusion order for the patient, the infusion order indicating a dosage of a fluid to deliver from the infusion device to the patient; wherein communicating with the network further comprises; from the infusion device, querying the infusion management system for multiple medication orders, the multiple medication orders including the infusion order; the method further comprising; initiating display of the multiple medication orders to the caregiver on a display screen of the infusion device; and receiving input from the caregiver selecting the infusion order on the display screen of the infusion device from amongst the multiple displayed medication orders; wherein the infusion device is operable to program settings of a fluid pump device in the infusion device as indicated by the selected infusion order to deliver the fluid to the patient, the method further comprising; subsequent to selection of the infusion order and prior to initiating delivery of the fluid as specified by the selected infusion order, enabling the caregiver to modify the settings as specified by the infusion order; receiving input from the caregiver to modify the settings; and in response to receiving a confirmation from the caregiver, initiating delivery of the fluid to the patient in accordance with the modified settings as specified by the caregiver. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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