In this Guide, we provide a variety of information intended to help healthcare facilities make informed infusion pump purchasing decisions. Specifically, we present an overview of general-purpose infusion pump technology and then guide facilities through the process of defining their needs and identifying the pump capabilities and features that will help them meet those needs. We also describe the factors to consider when performing a cost analysis to help the facility determine which unit will be the most cost-effective choice. Finally, we include a comprehensive listing of infusion pump suppliers and their products, covering 70 infusion pump models sold throughout the world. After clarifying their needs, facilities can review this listing to identify models that are worthy of further consideration. For more detailed information on choosing the most appropriate model, readers can refer to our Evaluation of general-purpose infusion pumps in this issue. In that article, we test and rate 17 pump models from 6 suppliers.
在本指南中，我们提供了各种信息，旨在帮助医疗机构做出明智的输液泵采购决策。具体而言，我们概述了通用输液泵技术，然后引导医疗机构完成定义自身需求的过程，并确定有助于满足这些需求的泵的功能和特性。我们还描述了进行成本分析时需要考虑的因素，以帮助医疗机构确定哪一款设备将是最具成本效益的选择。最后，我们列出了输液泵供应商及其产品的全面清单，涵盖全球销售的70种输液泵型号。在明确自身需求后，医疗机构可以查阅此清单，以确定值得进一步考虑的型号。有关选择最合适型号的更详细信息，读者可参考本期的《通用输液泵评估》。在那篇文章中，我们对来自6家供应商的17款泵型进行了测试和评级。
