Electronic infusion devices have two basic functions either to pump or to control the infusion. A pump-type device will assist the fluid into the vein using positive pressure of style. Examples of these types of infusion would be:
Medication to Main Blood Pressure
Medication to Prevent Cardiac Arrhythmias
Continuous Pain Medication
Nutritional Solutions
Ambulatory pump-type devices are used to infuse medications over days or weeks in the alternative or home care settings. These pumps may deliver chemotherapeutic agents, pain medications, or even antibiotics.
A controller-type electronic infusion device will monitor the infusion only. Its functions are to confirm and monitor the infusion into the patient. Many times controllers will be used for IV fluids or large volume antibiotics or medications.
