- A medical device used for the precise, controlled administration of small volumes of fluids and medications in clinical settings
Uses
- Medication and Fluid Administration:
- Used to administer a variety of substances including anesthetics, antibiotics, and chemotherapy agents
- Critical Care:
- Essential for use in ICUs, emergency departments, and recovery areas where highly accurate, continuous infusion is critical
- Surgical and Anesthesia Care:
- Anesthesiologists use it for controlled delivery of agents during surgery
- Pediatric and Neonatal Care:
- Ideal for patients who require individualized and precise infusion therapy due to their sensitive physiology
- Patient Transport:
- It is the first syringe pump to receive FDA clearance for use during both air and road transport, ensuring uninterrupted care during patient transfers
Features
- High Accuracy:
- Provides high precision with an accuracy rating of ± 2%
- Safety Mechanisms:
- Automated Syringe Drive Arm and Piston Brake:
- Helps prevent inadvertent boluses when changing syringes
- Post-Occlusion Bolus Reduction Software:
- Minimizes the amount of fluid delivered after an occlusion alarm is cleared
- KeyGuard™ Non-Numeric Keypad:
- Forces users to look at the screen during programming, designed to prevent manual errors such as zero vs. decimal entry mistakes
- Extensive Drug Library:
- Customizable with hard and soft limits and clinical advisories to help prevent medication errors
- Compact & Modular Design:
- It is lightweight (around 3 lbs) and can be vertically stacked to save space at the bedside
- A single pole clamp can hold up to three pumps
- Battery Power:
- Includes a rechargeable Ni-MH or Lithium Ion battery for portability and backup during power interruptions, lasting up to 8 hours
- Universal Interface:
- Shares a similar intuitive workflow with other B. Braun Space pumps (like the Infusomat), which can reduce staff training time
- Syringe Compatibility:
- Works with various syringe sizes from multiple manufacturers (BD, Terumo, Monoject, B. Braun) from 3mL to 60mL
