💉 Infusion Systems
An Infusion System is a medical device used to deliver controlled amounts of fluids, such as nutrients, medications, or blood products, into a patient's body over a set period.
Importance and Core Functions
Infusion systems ensure accuracy and safety, especially when administering potent drugs or for patients who require continuous, steady delivery.
Precision: Delivers fluids at highly precise and customizable rates (milliliters per hour, or mL/hr), minimizing the risk of over- or under-dosing.
Safety: Modern "smart pumps" feature dose error reduction software, which alerts healthcare providers if programmed settings fall outside established safety limits for a specific drug.
Versatility: Used across critical care, oncology, pediatrics, and home health settings.
Common Types
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