Thursday, February 27, 2014

Benefits Of The Medfusion 2010 Syringe Pump

By Kevin Williams


The Medfusion 2010 syringe pump, now superseded by the 3500, is used to deliver meticulously low volume fluid injections. Fifteen modes of delivery are available, including body weight (micro-grams per kilogram per minute; micro-grams per kilogram per hour; etc.), mass mode (micro-grams per minute, etc.), continuous mode (milliliters per minute, etc.) and volume over time (dose volume/delivery time). The pump has the ability to store 64 custom programs.

One area in which these devices earn their keep is in the realm of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Here, the patient is permitted to determine their own dosage of pain relief within doctor-specified limits. This means they do not have to call the nurse for a top of medication, freeing medical staff for other patient-related duties.

Indications for the use of intravenous PCA are burns, post-surgical pain management, trauma and sickle cell crisis. Among the advantages of PCA are empowering patients to have an element of control over their pain. This eliminates anxiety, a major contributor to pain. It is effective immediately and the patient does not have to wait for a member of medical staff to become available.

PCA is useful in situations where an increase in pain may be anticipated, such as during a dressing change or in a physiotherapy session. The device can be programmed to meet the needs of the specific patient. It greatly enhances the quality of the patient's care and their perception of the medical experience.

PCA is not suitable for all clinical instances. Children under five years old should always have pain relief administered by a doctor or a nurse. It is not suitable for critically ill patients or those with learning disabilities, limited dexterity or those who are in a confused state.

The Medfusion 2010 syringe pump is an ideal piece of equipment for delivering patient-controlled analgesia. The benefits include reduced bed occupancy time and associated economic benefit. It is better for the patient, who remains more comfortable and leads to a quicker recovery.




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