But the biggest bug bear is equipment that is made to fulfil so many unnecessary functions that it becomes overly complicated to perform even basic functions.
Totally agree.
I think the problem is the manufacturers are in a race to do everything the rivals do and then to add a USP (Unique selling point). Over time these add up to complex machines.
We purchased some small syringe drivers to replace the MS26s. They were configured to accept the syringe then all the clinical staff had to do was press confirm three times, the last being start, everything else was automatic including setting the rate.
The easiest to use piece of equipment I have seen and the clinical staff loved it and had no problem using it
Robert