A small battery driven pump which can deliver a continuous dose of medication through a needle which is inserted under the skin in the lower abdomen or outer aspects of the thighs. The medication is then absorbed into the blood stream and goes from there to the brain. The dose can be adjusted to suit the person with Parkinson's and the pump can be carried in their pocket or a small pouch. See PDS information sheet Apomorphine (FS26) - 537kb pdf format.
a device attached to an intravenous line that carefully regulates in precisely measured amounts the fluids going into a baby's bloodstream.
A device that delivers measured amounts of fluids or medications into the blood stream over a period of time.
A device that moves an infused fluid into the body under positive pressure.
some chemotherapy drugs can be given via an infusion pump which is a small portable device allowing the patient to have their chemotherapy at home. There are several types of pumps available, all designed to deliver a measured dose of medication continuously.
A device used to pump fluids into a patient in a controlled manner. The device may use a piston pump, roller pump, or a peristaltic pump and may be powered electrically or mechanically. The device may include means to detect a fault condition, such as air in, or blockage of, the infusion line and to activate an alarm
This pump is used to provide exact, measured amounts of IV fluids to your baby.
An infusion pump or perfusor infuses fluids, medication or nutrients into a patient's circulatory system. It is generally used intravenously, although subcutaneous, arterial and epidural infusions are occasionally used.