An infusion pump is an electronic device used to control the administration of intravenous fluids, delivering measured amounts at careful and regulated rates. They can produce high and low but controlled pressures to inject precise amounts of fluids.
Infusion devices are used extensively in clinical conditions and patients’ homes providing perioperative care, critical care and pain management. It is estimated that 80% of hospitalised patients receive intravenous (IV) therapy. Therefore, it is essential that the infusion of fluids to a patient is accurate. There are several infusion device methods which provide the ability to feed, hydrate, medicate or replace blood loss to a patient.
The IEC 60601-2-24 standard states the performance and usability requirements for infusion devices. There is a wide range of methods used to test the performance and accuracy of infusion devices which vary in procedure and equipment. The primary aim is to accurately measure the delivery volume and flow rate of the infusion device, check occlusion alarms and determine that it is safe for use.
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