Rapid infusion system
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1. A method for rapid infusion of a physiologic fluid into the venous system of a patient, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a reservoir of a physiologic, fluid to be infused into a patient; and
b. propelling the physiologic fluid from the reservoir into the venous system of a patient by an adjustable flow/rate portable infusion mechanism having a pump drive means for driving a pump means, said pump means being separable from the drive means.
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Abstract
A rapid infusion system for rapidly delivering blood and/or volume expanding fluid to a patient, said rapid infusion device comprising in combination: a permanent portion and a removable portion; wherein said permanent portion includes an adjustable drive means and related control means therefor, wherein said removable portion includes sub-components that come into contact with the fluid infused to the patient, and optionally wherein said system can be portable.
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1. A method for rapid infusion of a physiologic fluid into the venous system of a patient, comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a reservoir of a physiologic, fluid to be infused into a patient; and b. propelling the physiologic fluid from the reservoir into the venous system of a patient by an adjustable flow/rate portable infusion mechanism having a pump drive means for driving a pump means, said pump means being separable from the drive means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A power infuser comprising:
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a fluid conduit means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of said fluid conduit means containing at least one fluid reservoir, a propelling means for propelling the infusium, said propelling means in fluid communication with the at least one fluid reservoir through a connection at the distal end of said fluid conduit means, said propelling means including an adjustment means for selecting the fluid flow rate of the propelling means, said propelling means further comprising a pump means for imparting motion to the infusium, said pump means having a drive means for driving the pump means wherein the drive means does not contact the infusium and is separable from the pump means. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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