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With more and more precautions being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19, hospitals need to have the proper equipment to take care of patients. Medical professionals and caregivers are working tirelessly to protect and serve their communities.

When it comes to fluid administration for patients, there are two main options: manual or via electric IV pump. Infusion pumps have long been considered the preferred way of delivering fluids such as essential nutrients or medications to a patient in controlled doses. In particular, popular smart pumps such as Alaris and Hospira pumps can be found throughout hospitals and clinics around the country.

By Dani Vaughan

When searching for an infusion pump that will be used when transporting patients, there are a few questions to ask yourself:

1. How many channels do I need on my pump?
2. Do I want a smart pump?
3. Should my pump be certified for air transport?
4. Is tubing readily available from the manufacturer?

Infusion pumps deliver fluids, nutrients, medications, and blood into a patient's body in controlled amounts. If you have ever visited a hospital room, you have likely seen an infusion pump. Alaris infusion pumps are some of the most popular, and many people have attested that they are reliable.

Hospitals frequently utilize medical equipment rentals to help meet the demand posed by high patient volume. One of the most common rented types of equipment is IV pumps. Intravenous therapy is needed for many admitted patients and is considered the best way to deliver fluid or medication with a 100% bioavailability absorption. The type of IV pump used can make a difference when it comes to mitigating the margin of error.

By Dani Vaughan

When it comes to equipping your facility with the proper tools and devices that are needed to take care of your patients, there are a few roadblocks that may prevent you from getting the best equipment for your hospital’s situation.

The quickest method for administering all types of fluid or medications is through intravenous (IV) therapy, which allows the patient's body to absorb the substance being injected completely. IV infusion pumps deliver fluids and medications to patients with less opportunity for error. Alaris infusion pumps are a useful, widely used type of pump.

By 2024 the global infusion pump market is projected to reach $5 billion. While infusion pumps are a much needed medical tool, there are several different types that hospitals and clinics can use. Split into two main categories — large and small volume — IV pumps are used to inject a controlled flow of fluids or medication into a patient’s bloodstream. PCA pump modules take this a step further by allowing the patient to take control of when fluids are dispensed, primarily pain medications. There are many benefits to using PCA pump modules, and today we’ll be looking at a few of the most significant.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recently revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2020. Projections for U.S. businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies estimate they will spend $1.91 trillion in capital goods or business investments this year, with financing being used to purchase a large majority of those assets.

Using infusion pumps to administer fluid is much more efficient than manual administration. These pumps help deliver medications, nutrients, and other fluids in controlled amounts. They are most commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes, and a variety of clinical settings. Typically, Hospira pumps are operated by specially trained personnel. Once trained, these personnel are able to program the pumps to administer fluids and medications at the desired rate and duration using the built-in software. These pumps have revolutionized intravenous administration of medicine. Now, more time can be spent focusing on the comfort and care of patients instead of the manual administration of IV fluids and medication. There are two different types of IV pumps; electronic, programmable roller pumps and non-programmable constant flow pumps. Unlike roller pumps, continuous flow pumps don’t need a power source.