Computer control of a Braun Infusomat pump.

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Device Communication

Background:

• Establishing reliable communication between computers and medical infusion pumps is crucial for patient safety and efficient healthcare.
• Existing methods for controlling infusion pumps may lack flexibility or require specialized hardware.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a straightforward machine code program for computer-Braun Infusomat pump data exchange.
• To enable high-level language control and monitoring of the infusion pump.

Main Methods:

• Development of machine code programs to interpret high-level language commands.
• Implementation of character string-based command transmission to the pump.
• Utilizing interrupt control for efficient reception of pump messages.
• Incorporating error detection and storage for robust communication.

Main Results:

• Successful establishment of a communication channel between a computer and the Braun Infusomat pump.
• Demonstrated ability to send commands and receive data from the pump.
• Effective error handling mechanism integrated into the system.

Conclusions:

• The developed machine code program provides a simple and effective method for computer-Braun Infusomat pump communication.
• This system enhances the potential for automated control and monitoring of infusion therapy.
• The error management strategy ensures reliable data transfer and operational integrity.