A pump used to give fluids into an artery, vein, or enteral tube, beneficial in overcoming arterial resistance, controlling the rate of the fluid and drug administration, or administering thick solutions. The pump can be programmed to set the rate of administration depending on the patient’s needs.
A device employed to deliver a consistent and regulated dosage of a medication or occasionally another fluid (like insulin or opioid analgesics). This liquid is dispensed through a needle placed within a vein or beneath the skin.