I am curious...
I've heard some things about IV pump analyzer accuracy on some pumps.
How many of us are using IV pump analyzers?
How many are "old school" using scales/burettes, pressure gauges?
Thanks in advance,
Wed Apr 29 2009
Dynatech Nevada or Fluke Models I.V. Pump Analyzers
Wed Apr 29 2009Reply from Heathers
1. We use the Bio-Tek IDA-4+ analyzer. Works great.
2. Fluke IDA plus....
3. Unless analyzers have changed, they did not do well with peristaltic
pumps. You had to be very careful how you set them up, correct back
pressure, tubing size, etc.
Here we use graduated cylinders and an RT-200
4. We use analyzers that are calibrated annually. With today's "sue crazy"
mentality, I want to have a true electronic record that I achieved the
results that I documented. I don't think one way is better than another
but do like that fact that one device can perform all necessary tests
during my PM; not counting the EST.
5. We are old school and use the graduated cylinder and pressure gauge.
Having an analyzer would be nice, but our current Biomed database can
barely handle text notes let alone actual testing data from an analyzer.
6. Years ago we had an old Collins water cylinder off an old PFT unit to
measure volumes. We used to test vents ( Bear I and Bear II ). It worked
great.
Older technology works good to.
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