Infusion Pumps Flashcards
The tubing/catheter system has lower flow than catheter itself due to what?
Poussielle laminar flow with turbulent flow
Remove the air eliminated 1.2 micron filter from IV tubing. True or false?
True, mainly for ICU
What pumps generate pressure to regulate flow?
Volumetric
- Peristaltic
- Cassette
- Elastomeric
Syringe
- Electronic gear or screw
- Nonelectronic
What controller devices use gravity to regulate flow?
- Manual clamp
- Automated
- In-line disposable
What are special needs pumps? (5)
- PCA
- Epidural infusions
- Insulin
- Chemotherapy
- Implantable GI alimentation
How is anesthesia being delivered in this group?
Bolus
How is anesthesia being delivered to this group?
infusion
Identify both:
Left: Bolus
Right: Infusion
What kinds of clamps are there?
Roller (Cair)
Slide
Screw
Pinch
What IV controller uses a pressure plate and compresses the IV line?
Screw mechanism which has the greatest margin of error.
What is the best manual flow rate device?
Control-A-Flow
What vertical distance goes the container fluid need to be above the venipuncture device?
75 cm
What are the types of infusion pumps?(4)
Peristaltic–rotary, linear
Cassette
Elastomeric reservoir
Syringe
What’s this?
Rotary peristaltic
What’s this?
Linear peristaltic
What kind of pump?
Linear peristaltic