"Infusion Pumps" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Fluid propulsion systems driven mechanically, electrically, or osmotically that are used to inject (or infuse) over time agents into a patient or experimental animal; used routinely in hospitals to maintain a patent intravenous line, to administer antineoplastic agents and other drugs in thromboembolism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus (INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEMS is also available), and other disorders.
| Descriptor ID |
D007260
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.505 E07.858.082.505
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| Concept/Terms |
Infusion Pumps- Infusion Pumps
- Perfusion Pumps
- Perfusion Pump
- Pump, Perfusion
- Pumps, Perfusion
- Infusors
- Infusor
- Pumps, Infusion
- Infusion Pump
- Pump, Infusion
Drug Infusion Systems- Drug Infusion Systems
- Drug Infusion System
- Infusion System, Drug
- Infusion Systems, Drug
- System, Drug Infusion
- Systems, Drug Infusion
Infusion Pumps, External- Infusion Pumps, External
- External Infusion Pump
- External Infusion Pumps
- Infusion Pump, External
- Pump, External Infusion
- Pumps, External Infusion
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Infusion Pumps" by people in Profiles.
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Nyarko BA, Vital CJ, Giuliano KK. Intravenous Smart Pump Alarms in Everyday Hospital Use: A Real-world Descriptive Analysis. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2026 Jul-Aug 01; 45(4):197-203.
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Armistead LT, Giuliano KK, Degnan DD, Eckel SF. Evaluating IV smart pump infusions and alarms in health systems across the United States. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2026 Feb 10; 83(4):165-175.
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Meade K, Blake J, Giuliano KK. A Scoping Review: The Impact of IV Smart Pump Air-in-Line Alarms in Oncology Care. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2025 Nov 19; 29(6):E167-E177.
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Vital CJ, Schroers G, Fortnam K, Eckel SF, Degnan D, Armistead LT, Giuliano KK. Evaluation of Interruptions During IV Smart Pump Medication Administration in Intensive Care Units. J Patient Saf. 2026 Mar 01; 22(2):115-120.
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Giuliano KK, McDaniel P, Baker D. Optimizing Patient Safety: Intravenous Smart Pump Usability in Acute and Critical Care. AACN Adv Crit Care. 2025 09 15; 36(3):230-239.
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Nyarko BA, Giuliano KK. Beyond Monitors: Intravenous Smart Pump Alarm Fatigue As a Safety Concern. AACN Adv Crit Care. 2025 09 15; 36(3):252-257.
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Blake JWC, Meade K, Giuliano KK. Intravenous Smart Pumps: A Review of the Safety Implications for the Most Ubiquitous Technology in US Acute Care. Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am. 2025 Jun; 37(2):255-275.
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Giuliano KK, Mahuren RS, Balyeat J. Data-based program management of system-wide IV smart pump integration. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2024 01 01; 81(1):e30-e36.
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Bonde A, Fung AW, Mayo SC, Li P, Walker BS, Jaganathan S, Mallak N, Korngold EK. Imaging of the hepatic arterial infusion pump: Primer for radiologists. Clin Imaging. 2024 Jan; 105:110022.
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Giuliano KK, Blake JWC, Bittner NP, Gamez V, Butterfield R. Intravenous Smart Pumps at the Point of Care: A Descriptive, Observational Study. J Patient Saf. 2022 09 01; 18(6):553-558.