Ambulatory Pumps: Part I of a Three-Part Series - Peristaltic Infusion Devices Review
Author(s): Ashworth Lisa D
Issue: Jul/Aug 2000 - Compounding for Hospice and Cancer Patients
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Page(s): 281-285
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Abstract: In addition to providing general comments about ambulatory peristaltic infusion devices, the author provides a chart covering 26 devices (organized by manufacturer), which provides information on purpose/use, size, weight, flow rates, maximum volume, whether or not they keep the vein open, whether batteries are replaced or recharged, type of batteries and attributes of uniqueness.
Related Keywords: ambulatory, anti-infective therapies, catheter, central venous catheter, continuous-infusion, infusion, intravenous, peristaltic infusion, pump pouch, pumps, subcutaneous port