Infusion pump
Infusion pump
An Infusion pump is a medical device that delivers fluids, such as nutrients and medications, into a patient's body in controlled amounts. Infusion pumps are in widespread use in clinical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and in the home.
Pronunciation
In-fu-sion pump (In-fyoo-zhun puhmp)
Etymology
The term "infusion" comes from the Latin word "infundere", meaning "to pour in", while "pump" is derived from the Middle Dutch word "pompe", referring to a water conduit.
Types of Infusion Pumps
There are several types of infusion pumps, including:
- Volumetric pump: These pumps deliver a specified volume of fluid over a set period.
- Syringe pump: These pumps deliver small amounts of fluid using a syringe.
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump: These pumps allow patients to self-administer a pre-set dose of pain medication.
- Insulin pump: These pumps continuously deliver insulin to patients with diabetes.
- Enteral pump: These pumps deliver nutrition directly to a patient's stomach or small intestine.
Related Terms
- Infusion: The process of delivering fluids and/or medications into the body via intravenous (IV) line.
- Intravenous therapy: A type of therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein.
- Parenteral nutrition: The feeding of a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infusion pump
- Wikipedia's article - Infusion pump
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