--- title: "What is an Infusion Pump?" description: "What is an infusion pump used for? An infusion pump has the capability to deliver a small or large amount of fluids. In addition, infusion pumps" author: "Niyati Thole" published: 2022-09-19 canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83847/what-is-an-infusion-pump category: "healthcare" tags: ["health", "infusion pump", "body"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # What is an Infusion Pump? ## What is an Infusion pump? An infusion pump is a [medical device](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39267/which-city-is-hosting-the-india-s-biggest-international-conference-on-pharmaceutical-industry-india-pharma-india-medical-device-2018) used to deliver body fluids or drugs into a patient's body. Infusion pumps were used in the late 1960s. These types of pumps deliver controlled amounts of nutrients and drugs to the patient's body. They can be operated mechanically or electrically. These devices are mainly used in all medical [applications](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12847/how-to-choose-the-right-ethernet-cable-for-industrial-applications) for a variety of treatments. Only trained physicians can operate this pump as they know how to program the infusion time and delivery fluid flow rate. Infusion pumps are more [efficient](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/33637/three-tips-for-an-energy-efficient-home-for-2019) than manual pumps because they can deliver a controlled amount of fluid at the correct frequency, distance and volume. Compared to manual syringe pumps, infusion pumps deliver minimal amounts of fluid and can deliver fluids at precisely programmed rates or [automatic](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/2449/what-is-automatic-reference-counting-arc) timing. These pumps deliver drugs such as insulin, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other drugs. These pumps are used in almost all hospitals, especially in intensive care units where a pump is required for each drug. You can also find an infusion pump at your nearest hospital.\ \ The infusion pump is usually controlled by an experienced user who programs the infusion rate and fluid delivery time through an [integrated](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/33532/handler-pagehandlerfactory-integrated-has-a-bad-module-managedpipelinehandler-in-its-module-list) software interface. There are many types of infusion pumps depending on purpose and environment. There are several types of infusion pumps designed primarily for use in the hospital and attached to the patient's bed. Other pumps, also known as mobile infusion pumps, are designed to move from one place to another.\ \ **How** **is the infusion pump used?**\ Place the patient at the bedside and review the patient's medical history before administering any medications. Then, to use the infusion pump, follow these steps:\ \ First, consider the type of drug, the amount of drug, and the time of administration.\ Check if the patient is allergic. Get patient [permission](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33390/how-to-enable-api-access-in-salesforce-by-permission-set)\ Do not use it if the syringe or bag is contaminated.\ Remove the drug pack\ Hang this bag in the water drop standard\ Install the [power supply](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102461/explain-the-role-of-a-computer-s-power-supply-cables-in-connectivity) and turn off the power control (including beam clips)\ Break the lid of the bag\ Enter gate tips (do not touch this advice)\ To press and release the beam to remove the liquid from a particular device\ Check if there is no bubble\ Catch the ball\ Wash the hands and wear gloves gloves\ Clean the hub with a cleaning cloth and rinse the [cannula](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83839/what-is-a-cannula) with the salt solution.\ \ Contact an organic [connection](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/13012/what-makes-ethernet-connection-better-than-wifi) to the provided device\ Move the ball to set the pump injection speed.\ \ **What is an** **injection pump?** Infusion pumps can deliver small or large volumes of fluid. Infusion pumps are also used to deliver nutrients or drugs (such as pain relievers, chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, [insulin](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300379/how-to-handle-an-insuline-overdose), etc.) to the patient's body. --- Original Source: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/83847/what-is-an-infusion-pump Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.