‘Smart’ pump overdoses spark national safety probe

By Shaun Lintern2019-08-22T11:25:00

Source: PHOTOPQR/LA DEPECHE DU MIDI

A national safety investigation has been launched into the NHS’ use of so-called ‘smart pumps’ after three patients received an overdose of the powerful opioid fentanyl.

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