A novel ambulatory intravenous holder: preliminary findings.
Many devices serve as portable systems for IV equipment but are expensive and use complex electronic controls. We present a novel device to facilitate safe ambulation of IV-dependent patients. This device was effective in delivering required therapeutic flow rates over time periods desired for unattended operation.
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Moeen K
MK
Panni
Mark
M
Fernandes
Nazif
N
Mohdazhar
Todd
T
Taylor
Anthony
A
Tomasi
Stephen B
SB
Corn
D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D001794:Blood Pressure; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*