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[Current status of portable disposable infusers].

Masakazu Hayashida1, Sachiko Imamura

  • 1Surgical Center Research Hospital, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo.

Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|September 21, 2006
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Summary

Portable disposable infusers offer a simple, lightweight, and inexpensive solution for managing pain, including postoperative and cancer pain. Their wide variety in Japan allows for personalized pain control, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pain Management
  • Medical Devices
  • Pharmacology

Context:

  • Portable disposable infusers are prevalent for pain management, particularly for postoperative and cancer pain.
  • Eight manufacturers in Japan offer nine series of infuser devices.
  • Infuser volumes range from 40 to 500 ml, with flow rates from 0.5 to 15 ml/hr.

Purpose:

  • To review the characteristics and availability of portable disposable infusers for pain therapy.
  • To highlight the variability in infuser specifications and features.
  • To emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate infusers for effective pain management.

Summary:

  • Portable disposable infusers are user-friendly, lightweight, and cost-effective for pain treatment.
  • A diverse range of infusers with varying volumes and flow rates are available in Japan.

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  • Features like flow selectors and patient-controlled analgesia circuits enhance treatment flexibility.

    • Impact:

    • The wide selection of infusers facilitates individualized pain management strategies.
    • Optimized infuser selection can lead to improved pain control for patients with severe pain.
    • Disposable infusers contribute to accessible and efficient pain therapy delivery.