Infusion Pumps
| Definition: |
Fluid propulsion systems driven mechanically, electrically, or osmotically that are used to inject (or infuse) over time agents into a patient or experimental animal; used routinely in hospitals to maintain a patent intravenous line, to administer antineoplastic agents and other drugs in thromboembolism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus (INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEMS is also available), and other disorders. |
| Notes: |
/psychol permitted; coord IM with drug /admin (IM); INFUSION PUMPS, IMPLANTABLE is also available |
| Also Called: |
Drug Infusion Systems,Infusion Pumps, External,Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems |
| Previously Indexed: |
Infusions, Intra-Arterial (1978-1986),Infusions, Parenteral (1966-1986),Perfusion, Regional (1978-1986) |
Infusion Pumps Categories.
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Infusion Pumps, Implantable - Implanted fluid propulsion systems with self-contained power source for providing long-term controlled-rate delivery of drugs such as chemotherapeutic agents or analgesics. Delivery rate may be externally controlled or osmotically or peristaltically controlled with the aid of transcutaneous monitoring. |
Infusion Pumps Definitions and Terms
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