An infusion pump is a medical device used to supply fluids or medications into the body of the patient. It infuses fluids, medication or nutrients into a patient’s circulatory system. These types of pumps supply a controlled amount of nutrients and medications into the body of the patient. They may operate mechanically or electrically.
What are the different types of infusion pumps?
There are many types of infusion pumps, including large volume, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), elastomeric, syringe, enteral, and insulin pumps. Some are designed mainly for stationary use at a patient’s bedside. Others, called ambulatory infusion pumps, are designed to be portable or wearable.
What is the difference between traditional and specialty infusion pumps?
Traditional infusion pumps are used in healthcare settings from hospitalization to home long-term care to deliver fluids — medication, supplements, antibiotics and hormones. Specialty infusion pumps are used for specific purposes such as chemotherapy.
What is the difference between large volume and small volume infusion pumps?
Large volume infusion pumps are used to deliver large volumes of fluids and medications. Small volume infusion pumps are used to deliver small volumes of fluids and medications.
Cost of medical infusion pump ?
The cost of infusion pumps can vary depending on the type, specification, and features of the pump as well as the brand you want to buy. Normally, the price range of infusion pumps in India is INR 30000 to INR 90K.
To write a content on this is not easy because there will be a lot of information. So tried to inform a Non-tech person in a very superficial way. Thank you.
Mr. Shivu Y S
Biomedical Engineer
Manasvi Healthtech
Mysore, KA - 570009