How does a Baxter infusion pump work?

How does a Baxter infusion pump work?

Baxter Elastomeric Pumps are non-electronic medication pumps designed to provide ambulatory infusion therapy. Medication is delivered to the patient as the elastomeric “balloon” consistently deflates and gently pushes solution through the IV tubing and into the catheter/port.

How do you use a Baxter pump?

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How do you sleep during chemo pump?

Place the Dosi-Fuser® under or next to your pillow, or on a bedside chair or table, when sleeping. You may use the Dosi-Fuser® clip to secure the pump to your pillow case. Do not place under your bedcovers during sleep. Do not sleep with the pump or fanny pack attached to your body.

What are Baxters products?

- Amia with Sharesource for Renal Care. ... - Spectrum IQ Infusion System for Hospital Care. ... - Numeta G13E for Nutritional Care. ... - HDx Enabled by Theranova for Renal Care. ... - Floseal Hemostatic Matrix for Surgical Care. ... - Prismaflex System for Critical Care. ... - PrisMax System for Critical Care.

What is a Baxter Infusor?

The Baxter InfusOR is is an infusion syringe pump that is used to administers variety of intravenous agents to a patient. With the help of a Smart Label drug system, the InfusOR syringe pump can provide accurate dosages for narcotics, muscle relaxants, and a variety of other drugs.

What factors affect the delivery of a Baxter Infusor?

How does the Infusor System deliver medication? Changes in temperature and height may affect the flow rate and delivery time. − The device and tubing are meant to be kept at approximately room temperature throughout your infusion.

How do elastomeric devices work?

How does the elastomeric device work? The elastomeric device has a “balloon” that holds the medication. As soon as your elastomeric device is connected to your IV catheter, and the clamp is in the open position, it will immediately start delivering your medication.

What are elastomeric devices?

An elastomeric device is a device used to deliver medication through your intravenous (IV) line. Medication is put in a balloon-like chamber, and pressure from the balloon delivers the medication at a safe and steady rate.

How does the Braun Easypump work?

Easypump ST/LT features a patented “Sliding Core” designed to help ensure the pump reservoir is filled and contracts in a consistent, concentric manner. Medication is delivered to the patient by positive pressure applied by the elastomeric membrane. ... Back-pressure affects the flow rate.