What is a continuous infusion pump?

The Continuous Infusion Pump is a team that helps patients to supply chemotherapy medicines in the comfort of their home. It is programmed at a determined, slow and continuous speed so that the medicine is delivered intravenously, without difficulties and in an adequate time.

These pumps, which are first handled by the Oncology Specialist Medical Team, should not be handled by the patient. These machines have a security alarm system, activated by a sound indicating the operation and also that, the treatment is ending or that there is a problem.

This type of continuous infusion pumps are a mechanism of small, comfortable and single-use drug delivery. It can be used to provide medication by epidural, subcutaneous or intravenous route, the latter being the most common. Most commonly, they are used for infusion of chemotherapy, analgesia, antimicrobial therapy and curative therapy.

Proper Management of Continuous Infusion Pumps

Initially, the use of the continuous infusion pump, allows the treatment to be ambulatory or in the patients’ homes, and that is why it is of vital importance that adequate health education is provided both to the experts of giving the care, and to the patients who handled the devices in their home. Not only is it important to be aware of the functioning of the equipment and the care that comes with having it, but it is also important to know the drug that is supplied and the care of the type of catheter that the patient carries.

It is essential for the patient to have knowledge in the management of the equipment to obtain a safe result, among them:

Keep the computer on.
Avoid bumps and drops.
The patient should not handle the equipment.
Do not expose to temperatures above 40oC or below 2oC.
Rechargeable batteries are prohibited.
Do not wet, or clean.
Avoid bending connections.
You can bathe by protecting the pump and its catheter. If the catheter area is wet, dry with a hair dryer at mild temperatures.
You can use the phone-type shower or partial wash, leaving the pump out of the shower hanging over the waist height.

Benefits in the use of Continuous Infusion Pumps

These pumps, allow to do a tracking to identify critical situations and opportunities for progress that strengthen the patient’s care, that is why using them the following benefits are obtained:

It’s comfortable and ergonomic.
Improves mobility and self-care.
It optimizes the quality of life of the patient during his chemotherapy application.
Ensure the exact amount of infusion.
Reduces the use of common electric pumps.
By using this equipment, patients will feel more comfortable being at home than being in the hospital exchange, thus avoiding emotional distress.

Being so easy to transport, they allow outpatient treatment.

Continuous Infusion Pumps in KALSTEIN

Our infusion pump, has 4.3 inch color LCD screen with a YR series with backlight, suitable for working in various ambient light conditions, infusion monitoring system (optional), the status of each pump is shown in real time at the central station through wireless transmission. It shows the time, battery, infusion status, mode, speed, target volume, accumulated volume, target volume, sound volume, pressure, department, bed number I/V equipment, temperature of the drug.

Large LCD display, with backlight, suitable for working in various ambient light conditions.
Disposable intravenous equipment of any brand is suitable for this pump.
Three working modes: rate/volume/time mode.
Purge, KVO function.
The heating function is optional, suitable for infusing in winter or if there is a requirement for the temperature of the drug.
The central monitoring system is optional, the infusion status of each pump is displayed in real time at the central station via wireless transmission.
Simple and convenient in operation, intuitive presence of working state.
Audible and Visible Alarms.
Alarm: Full infusion, vacuum, faulty signal, malfunction, occlusion, door open, air bubble, low battery, setup error, AC power off, idle.

We at KALSTEIN offer you the best technical advice and support to guide you in the purchase and use of the infusion pump you require, depending on its application. In addition, we have the best technology for being manufacturers and having the best prices in the market. For more information, visit us at HERE