Table 2 Perceived importance of infusion pump features and smart infusion safety technology
|  | Mean ± SD | Median (P25-P75) |
|---|---|---|
Infusion pump features | 4.72 ± 1.69 |  |
 Drug library | 5.58 ± 1.57 | 6.00 (5.00–7.00) |
 Ability to load the syringe (or bag) and set the infusion parameters quickly in case of emergencies | 5.21 ± 1.63 | 6.00 (4.00–6.50) |
 Pre-programmed protocols for the concentration/dilution ratios | 4.84 ± 1.95 | 5.00 (4.00–7.00) |
 Smart pumps with Dose Error Reduction Software (DERS) | 4.81 ± 1.57 | 5.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Infusion rate control systems | 4.69 ± 1.48 | 5.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Locking systems and alarm systems in case of wrong dose setting | 4.64 ± 1.72 | 5.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Ability to set highly accurate occlusion pressure parameters | 4.53 ± 1.58 | 4.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 In the event of an emergency start, the possibility to enter all safety procedures later | 4.52 ± 1.66 | 4.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Pre-set start speed and minimum / maximum speed that considers the weight of the patient | 4.44 ± 1.71 | 4.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Pre-programmed protocols for minimum and maximum dose | 4.38 ± 1.83 | 4.50 (3.00–6.00) |
 Ability to remotely monitor and modify the infusion | 4.36 ± 1.91 | 4.00 (3.00–6.00) |
Smart infusion safety technology | 5.25 ± 1.38 |  |
 Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) or optical medication scanners | 5.57 ± 1.54 | 6.00 (5.00–7.00) |
 Medical device connectivity (interoperability between medical devices with EHR) | 5.36 ± 1.38 | 6.00 (5.00–6.00) |
 Anonymous statistical reporting for setting errors | 5.16 ± 1.33 | 5.00 (4.00–6.00) |
 Electronic administration | 4.90 ± 1.25 | 5.00 (5.00–6.00) |