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It was reported thta a sigma spectrum infusion pump overinfused a fentanyl infusion in the intensive care unit (icu).The fentanyl infusion, with a concentration of 1000 mcg/100 ml, was programmed with a volume to be infused (vtbi) of 88ml at a rate of 5 ml/hour.The reporter stated that fentanyl infusion bags, which were expected to last approximately 16 to 18 hours, reportedly emptied within 2 to 4 hours.The patient reportedly exhibited possible signs of overinfusion.No additional information is available.
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