Interaction of Infusion Set and Volumetric Infusion Pump and Their Impact on the Quality of Treatment

摘要

Nowadays the use of volumetric infusion pumps in medical facilities is completely common. There are many devices from different manufacturers and a large number of these types of pumps. However, each type does not meet (match) the same infusion set and therefore it is important to ensure that the used infusion sets are compatible with that device. This aspect plays an important role in the accuracy of dosing of the infusion which is one of the most important parameters for infusion therapy. But even if the infusion sets are compatible with device which are recommended by the manufacturer the accurate dosing is not guaranteed. This may be affected by inhomogenous material properties of the pumping segment of infusion sets, which are loaded with long-term mechanical strain. This study is focused on clarifying whether the interaction of the infusion set and infusion volumetric pump have an effect on the quality of treatment in terms of accuracy and safety.