Fluid propulsion systems driven mechanically, electrically, or osmotically that are used to inject (or infuse) over time agents into a patient or experimental animal; used routinely in hospitals to maintain a patent intravenous line, to administer antineoplastic agents and other drugs in thromboembolism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus (INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEMS is also available), and other disorders.
Also Known As:
Infusion Pump; Drug Infusion System; External Infusion Pump; External Infusion Pumps; Infusion Pump, External; Infusion System, Drug; Infusion Systems, Drug; Infusor; Perfusion Pump; Pump, External Infusion; Pump, Infusion; Pump, Perfusion; Pumps, External Infusion; Pumps, Perfusion; System, Drug Infusion; Systems, Drug Infusion; Drug Infusion Systems; Infusion Pumps, External; Infusors; Intravenous Drug Delivery System; Intravenous Drug Delivery Systems; Perfusion Pumps; Pumps, Infusion