Research and Development of a Portable Device for Intravenous Infusion

摘要

Intravenous infusion (IV) is the continuous giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. Intravenous infusion may be used to correct electrolyte imbalances, to deliver medications, for blood transfusion or as fluid replacement to correct, for example, dehydration. Compared with other routes of administration, the intravenous route is one of the fastest ways to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body. But there are many disadvantages and risks to intravenous infusion. Taking this into consideration, this project is to research and development a portable device for IV infusion, this new design IV infusion device consists of a peristaltic pump that allows the fluid to flow one drop at a time and also reducing air bubbles; a controller with a digital screen, making it easy to see the flow rate; a container to arrange to the access device. This new design portable device for IV infusion allows precise control over the flow rate and total amount delivered of liquid substance.