Mesh term Infusion Pumps
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Equipment and Supplies
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Infusion Pumps, Implantable
Insulin Infusion Systems
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