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Flow rate variability from electronic infusion devices.

J C Stull1, A Erenberg, R D Leff

  • 1Division of Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.

Critical Care Medicine
|September 1, 1988
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Electronic infusion devices (EIDs) impact drug delivery accuracy in pediatric patients. Flow variations from EIDs, especially at low rates, can alter medication effectiveness and safety.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pharmacology
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Drug delivery systems

Background:

  • Continuous drug administration in pediatrics can lead to adverse effects.
  • Variations in electronic infusion device (EID) flow rates are suspected causes.
  • Understanding EID performance is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of microrate electronic infusion devices (EIDs) on the accuracy, continuity, and flow patterns of infused fluids.
  • To assess EID performance across a range of low flow rates (0.1 to 99.9 ml/h).

Main Methods:

  • Factorial study design utilizing five microrate EIDs, three intravenous (IV) flow rates, and three sample-collection intervals.
  • Computerized gravimetric technique to measure serial weights and determine flow accuracy, continuity, and pattern.

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    • Main Results:

    • EIDs demonstrated accuracy within 5% of the target rate at 5 and 10 ml/h.
    • At a low rate of 1 ml/h, actual flow ranged from 65.1% to 91% of the desired rate.
    • Significant variations in flow continuity and distinct flow patterns were observed among different EIDs, reflecting their operational mechanisms.

    Conclusions:

    • Drug administration response alterations in pediatric patients should consider EID performance, not solely patient factors or drug properties.
    • The continuity and accuracy of fluid flow from EIDs are critical for predictable drug efficacy and safety.
    • Careful selection and monitoring of EIDs are essential for optimizing continuous drug infusions in pediatric care.