HealthcareMedication Management3MediumPharmacist$ implied

A pharmacist is confused about how nurses account for overfill in IVPB bags when programming IV pumps, leading to potential dosing inaccuracies.

No standardized protocol or documentation exists for nurses to account for overfill in IVPB infusions, causing confusion and inconsistent practices.

Opp. Score

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Oct 3, 2026

Workarounds Described

Nurses manually adjust VTBI to account for overfill, with varying practices (e.g., entering 120ml instead of 106.8ml)
Nurses may flush the bag with primary infusion to get remaining medication, but method unclear

Implied Software Gaps

A clinical decision support tool that calculates and recommends VTBI and flushing procedures for IVPB medications

App Concept

InfuseRight

InfuseRight is a web-based and mobile app that provides clear, evidence-based guidance on IVPB overfill management. It standardizes VTBI calculations and pump programming, ensuring accurate medication delivery and reducing confusion among healthcare staff.

Key Features

Database of IVPB medications with overfill volumes and recommended VTBI
Step-by-step instructions for nurses on pump programming and flushing techniques
Interactive calculator for VTBI and infusion rates
Integration with hospital EHR and smart pump libraries

Target Users: Hospital pharmacists, nurses, and medication safety officers in acute care settings

Revenue Model: Annual subscription per hospital based on bed size, e.g., $5,000-$20,000/year

Part of App Idea

InfuseGuard

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