Injektiopumput

Injektiopumput, also known as infusion pumps, are medical devices used to deliver fluids, medications, or nutrients into a patient's circulatory system or body. They are designed to provide precise and controlled administration of substances, ensuring accurate dosage and rate of delivery.

These pumps offer a significant advantage over manual methods of fluid administration, such as gravity-fed drips, by minimizing the risk of over-infusion or under-infusion. This precision is crucial for administering medications with narrow therapeutic windows, such as insulin, chemotherapy drugs, or pain management medications.

Injektiopumput come in various forms, including portable, ambulatory pumps for patients who need to be mobile, and stationary pumps for use in hospital settings. They can be programmed to deliver fluids continuously over a set period, intermittently at specific intervals, or on demand by the patient (patient-controlled analgesia).

The operation of an injektiopumppu typically involves a motor-driven mechanism that pushes a syringe or a cassette containing the fluid. This mechanism is controlled by an electronic system that allows healthcare professionals to set the desired infusion rate, volume, and duration. Modern injektiopumput often feature safety mechanisms such as alarms for occlusions, air in the line, or low battery, and may be connected to electronic health records for data logging. Their use has become a standard practice in critical care, oncology, surgery, and home healthcare settings.