Injected drug identification and fail-safe system

摘要

The present invention is a system(100)and method (200) of pre-delivery drug identification. The system (100) and method (200) is implemented where drugs are being administered, such as in a hospital or clinic, and identities the drug being administered to the patient (170) before the drug reaches the patient (170). The system (100) and method (200) may utilize a sensor (330) used for other physiologic monitoring to identify the drug. After identification, the system (100) and method (200) is configured to cross-reference the identified drug with the patient's prescription and allergy information (240), and to prevent delivery to the patient (170), if necessary. The system (100) and method (200) also utilizes data collected from the patient (170) with a physiological monitor (310) or a ventilator sensor to further determine whether the drug is appropriate for the patient (170). The method and system may also include an override system for medical personnel. The method (100) described may be carried out by a software application.