Infusion Pump

What is an Infusion pump?

An infusion pump is a medical device used by trained operators in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities to deliver, monitor, and control the infusion of fluids or medications to patients. It is designed for accurate fluid administration, analysis, and monitoring throughout the infusion process.

How does an infusion pump work, or what is the Function of an Infusion pump? 

Using an infusion pump with modern advanced devices is nothing but straightforward.

Basic steps for setting up an infusion pump include: Installation of the machine, setting of parameters for infusion, Input of patient information such as the age and name of a patient. The process goes on with just a touch of the start button when the infusion process is initialized.

The process involved here is:

• Infusion Setting: The Infusion device gives liquids or drugs at a calculated rate as per the patient's treatment plan.
• Monitoring and Adjustments: The infusion pump constantly monitors for any disturbances that may be present, filtering out problems such as air bubbles or occlusions to ensure smooth infusion.
• Display and Alerts: The pump displays real-time infusion data on a screen and issues alerts for potential problems, such as low battery or completion.
• Treatment Monitoring: Healthcare professionals monitor the infusion process and adjust settings as needed to ensure that the treatment is delivered precisely and safely.

Key features of Infusion pump:

Display:

The infusion pump is equipped with a user-friendly LCD or colour display of real-time infusion information. For dual-monitor purposes, the BPL Acura S1 Syringe Pump is perfect as a model for simultaneous observation. A touch screen operation model would be the Mindray Benefusion uVP Syringe Pump, which uses speedy, intuitive operation, with simple setting changes.

Battery:

The infusion device utilizes a rechargeable battery and provides 4 to 10 hours of operational capability with low power levels by offering high-capacity options, such as lithium-ion and NiMH batteries.

Drug Libraries:

Some infusion pumps, in hospitals, are equipped with a drug library that works on a database of pre-programmed, standardized drug concentrations, infusion rates, and dosage ranges. Thus, you can select drugs from a predefined list so that error in humans is limited as it automatically adjusts the settings for drug delivery.

Portability and Compact Design:

The infusion device is also developed to be compact as well as lightweight so as not to weigh you down on carrying it around: either in the ambulance or the hospital or at your own home, without trading functionality. This is, particularly important in emergency conditions requiring swift mobility, makes this an ideal infusion system both for hospital use and use in home care.

These infusion devices have the compact design to occupy little space; thus, it can easily be placed by the patient's side or moved with ease between different rooms or facilities. This has the tendency to make a patient feel more independent as well as reduce time spend in a hospital.

Automated Bubble Detection

Detection of the automatically formed air bubbles within these modern infusion devices helps achieve a marked enhancement of the safety in treatment given. Modern infusion pumps equipped with sensors which continually observe fluid line conditions identify the entry of air; the infusion is either turned off and alarm started at the instant the sensor catches the arrival of air or the device begins alarming an air lock situation that is prevention of any harmful air in entering into blood circulation from patients.

Alarm Systems:

 Most infusion pumps have an alarm system to alert you to any problems during the infusion, including air in the line, low battery, blockage, or when the infusion is complete. These alarms help ensure immediate intervention to prevent complications and usually include visual alerts such as flashing lights or screen indicators and audible alerts like beeps or tones to ensure that it does not go unnoticed even in a busy hospital environment.

Infusion Pump Price in India:

IV infusion pump price depends on a wide range of factors, such as features, type, brand, and models. At the hospital store, the infusions pump price starts from INR 13,000 and goes up to INR 199,800.

 Use of purpose of an Infusion pump:

The primary purpose of an infusion pump is to deliver, monitor, and control the administration of medications or fluids to patients in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare facilities.

• A healthcare provider may recommend the use of an infusion pump in the following cases:
• To ensure accurate medication dosing
• To manage fluid therapy and electrolyte balance
• To administer continuous or intermittent infusions of drugs, nutrients, or blood products.

Let's understand the IV infusion pump price according to the type:

Now, let’s talk about the price of infusion devices by type.

When it comes to buying an infusion pump, you have several options depending on the type. If you are looking for a syringe pump, be prepared to spend around Rs 13,000 to Rs 195,000 per unit.

If you want to buy a volumetric pump, it will cost you around INR 21,500 to INR 168,000.

Blood warmer prices range between INR 20,000 and INR 160,000.

Best Brands of Hospital Infusion Pumps in India:

BPL Medical: BPL Medical Technologies is an Indian company, formed in the year 1967, with innovations in healthcare products that include infusion pumps equipped with air detection and blockage alarm features that offer reliable and user-friendly emergency use.

Smiths Medical: Smiths Medical has the best infusion pumps which reflect precision and safety for an improved clinical outcome using superior technology and flawless design has assured its acceptance in all healthcare settings in India.

Fresenius Kabi: Fresenius Kabi offers high-technology infusion products that result in precise administration of medicines, reliability, and much better care for the patient, but the products seem to be a bit more expensive.

B. Braun: B. Braun company was founded in 1839, and it became a world market leader of medical technology, offering an infusion device which can also be customised with a protocol and real-time monitoring to make the healthcare experience precise and efficient..

Here is the price list of Infusion Pump according to brands:

Maintenance and Cleaning of Your Infusion pump

Maintenance of hospital infusion pump equipment and its accessories should be done properly to achieve a long life. The instruction manual should be followed for this purpose.

Here are general guidelines:

• The device should be regularly cleaned with a clean cloth or approved cleaning wipes and proper sanitization.
• Clean accessories on infusion pumps according to the guidelines indicated in the instruction manual.
• Infusion pump tubing and connectors should be checked frequently, also before use. When damaged, they should be replaced with new ones.

How can I purchase an Infusion Pump at Biomed Suppliers?

In India, you can buy an infusion pump online at Biomedsuppliers.com. Multiple payment options are available, including partial or full payment. You’ll receive order status updates via email, covering order placement, payment confirmation, shipping, and delivery.

 You can also contact our team directly through the website to purchase an infusion pump using a purchase order or by requesting a quotation.