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What is the Infusion Pump?

Infusion pump machines are crucial for every medical facility, whether small or large, to deliver fluids, such as medication, nutrients, or blood directly into a patient's body in a controlled and accurate amount. It provides continuous and safe delivery of fluids, helping healthcare professionals maintain control over the patient's treatment and increase overall medical care.These machines work as a delivery system, for delivering fluids or medications to patients. It works by gently pushing fluid into the patient's body through a small tube called a catheter, which is usually inserted into a vein.

What is an Infusion Pump Used for?

Intend of use:

1. Delivering medication such as antibiotics, pain relievers, chemotherapy drugs, and anesthesia in precise doses and at a controlled flow.
2. It is used to deliver chemotherapy drugs and other oncology medication intravenously.
3. Used to deliver liquid nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract (enteral) or bloodstream (parenteral) of patients who are unable to eat or absorb nutrients orally.
4. It is used in patient-controlled analgesia, where patients can self-deliver pain medication.
5. It can be used in critical care and intensive care to deliver life-saving medications.

Types of Infusion Pumps:

Before going to buy an intravenous infusion pump, let's first understand the different types of IV pumps available in the market. And you can select one based on your requirements.

Syringe Pump:

Syringe pumps also known as small infusion pumps, deliver a small amount of fluids to patients, also used in chemical and biomedical research. It is a small and lightweight machine suitable for limited-space medical facilities. Its easy-to-use interface makes it ideal to control every movement.

Volumetric Infusion Pump:

This is designed to deliver continuous and very specific amount of fluids at very slow to very fast flow rate. It is generally used to control the flow of whole blood, intravascular medications, and fluids to patients.

Feeding Pump:

This feeding infusion pump is designed for individuals who have difficulty swallowing or are unable to consume food and liquids orally. It delivers nutrition directly into the stomach or small intestine through a flexible tube known as nasogastric tube. These tubes are placed down the esophagus, into the stomach, into the throat, and into a nostril.

PCA Pump:

PCA stands for patient-controlled analgesia, used to manage the patient's pain by delivering controlled doses of intravenous (IV) pain medicine (analgesia) when they need it. Also used after surgeries or in situations where constant pain management is necessary. It has a container that's filled with pain medicine.Benefits of Infusion Pumps:

• Automated Delivery
• Accurate Dosage
• Controlled Flow Rate
• Avoid Medication Error
• Reduce Human Interfere

Best Brands in Infusion Pump:

• BPL Medical
• Smith Medical
• Fresenius Kabi
• B Braun
• Mindray

Infusion Pump Price Range:

At Kaarya Medical, price starts from INR 13,000 and goes up to INR 170,000 depending on types, brands & features.For example:Syringe pump price range is INR 13,000 to INR 195,000 per unit.