Biomedical Equipment Technician how-to
How to Test an Infusion Pump
Accurate infusion pumps prevent medication errors.
Quick answer
Accurate infusion pumps prevent medication errors. In short: clean; check; connect, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Clean the pump following infection control rules.
Check the battery and power supply.
Connect to an infusion pump analyzer.
Test flow accuracy at set rates.
Test occlusion alarms and air-in-line detection.
Document results and return or repair.
Safety reminders for biomedical equipment technicians
- Follow infection control when handling clinical equipment
- De-energize and discharge devices like defibrillators before repair
- Use ESD protection on sensitive electronics
- Tag out-of-service equipment clearly
Key terms
Preventive maintenance (PM) · Electrical safety test · Leakage current · Calibration · CMMS · Patient simulator: see the full biomedical equipment technician glossary.