Evaluation of Intravenous Therapy Devices in the Hyperbaric Chamber

Abstract

Ventilators, cardiac monitors, intravenous (IV) pumps, and other equipment are being evaluated to meet a U.S. Navy-identified need to improve patient care levels in the hyperbaric environment. Though the MTP MILITARY is currently the only IV pump that has been found suitable for use in the hyperbaric chamber, a search of the market has identified three pumps that afford increased capability for patient care. This report presents results from a series of tests conducted to increase the IV pump options available to commands operating hyperbaric chambers. The pumps evaluated each have capabilities that may make them appealing in different operational scenarios.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA442696

Entities

People

  • D. F. Stanga

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Organs
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Chambers
  • Dynamics
  • Environment
  • Experimental Design
  • Flow Rate
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Hyperbaric Chambers
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Standards
  • Therapy
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Economics