A new infusion apparatus for emergency medical care: a technical note.
In order to facilitate infusion therapy during rescue and transport of emergency patients a new disposable infusion apparatus has been developed. This device is composed of a specially constructed stactometer and a double rolling clamp and is suitable for both gravitational and pressure infusion. In the latter case, and infusion stand is no longer necessary and the stactometer can be used in any position as well as shaken without danger of air embolism. Clinical tests on over 50 patients have been successful and have confirmed the apparatus' simplicity and safety of use - a major criterion for emergency medical care.
D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*