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[New type pump for continuous arterial infusion]
1Dept. of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|August 1, 1988
Summary
Two new arterial infusion pumps, a compact normopressure type and a high-pressure type, enhance drug delivery options. These devices offer improved patient mobility and expanded therapeutic possibilities for various medical treatments.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Devices
Context:
- Arterial infusion pumps are crucial for drug delivery.
- Existing pumps may have limitations in terms of size, weight, and pressure capabilities.
Purpose:
- To develop and evaluate two novel arterial infusion pump designs.
- To improve upon existing infusion pump technology for enhanced drug administration.
Summary:
- A normopressure arterial infusion pump offers a compact (12.5 x 12.5 x 5 cm, 250g) and lightweight design for prolonged patient use, with adjustable infusion speeds (2.5-20 ml/day) and a 50 ml drug capacity.
- A high-pressure arterial infusion pump is designed for viscous drugs or rapid, high-volume infusions, capable of reaching 4 kg/cm² pressure with an integrated safety alarm. Its dimensions are 30 x 5 x 5 cm and it weighs 650g.
- Both pumps utilize readily available alkaline batteries and are designed for patient mobility during infusion.
Impact:
- These advancements provide greater flexibility in drug selection and therapeutic combinations for arterial infusion therapies.
- The new pump designs have the potential to improve patient comfort and treatment adherence.