The document discusses medical infusion pumps, which are devices used to deliver fluids, drugs, or other substances into a patient's body in a controlled manner. It describes different types of infusion pumps, including positive displacement pumps, volumetric pumps, syringe pumps, multichannel pumps, and ambulatory pumps. It provides examples of specific infusion pump models and discusses key features like flow rates, accuracy, and alarm functions. The document also outlines policies for appropriate use of infusion pumps in a healthcare setting and references designs of programmable volumetric infusion pumps.
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