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braun infusion pump
Similar to the Alaris system, Braun IV pumps are used globally for safe and accurate delivery of intravenous therapies. Nurses depend on these devices’ intuitive interfaces and safety alarms to avoid infusion-related complications. With growing emphasis on infusion therapy in home healthcare settings, nurses increasingly educate patients and caregivers on Braun pump operation to ensure continuity of care outside the hospital.
how to use
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Interactive case study
A Watchful Eye: Mastering the Braun Infusomat Pump
Help Avery gain confidence in safely using infusion pumps on their first day in med-surg.
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Intro
Meet Your Student
You’re precepting Avery, a nursing student on their first day in a med-surg unit. Their patient needs IV ceftriaxone and a continuous saline flush via a Braun Infusomat pump.
Avery says: "I’ve only practiced gravity drips in lab. These pumps seem complicated, what if I program it wrong?"
As their preceptor, you know confidence comes from understanding setup, programming, and troubleshooting.