title: Infusion devices: volumetric and peristaltic pumps.
abstract: Infusion pumps are an essential part of any acute unit's equipment. But as such pumps become increasingly sophisticated, selecting the appropriate machine has become a more difficult task. Infusion pumps are expensive, and it is essential to balance the features required with the investment made.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Willis
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps / Q000145:classification / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*