Infusion device with audible data output
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1. A system for monitoring an ambulatory infusion pump comprising:
- an ambulatory infusion pump;
a plurality of verbal messages stored such that they can be audibly accessed;
a control panel on the infusion pump; and
means for audibly accessing the plurality of stored messages when the control panel is manipulated.
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Abstract
A small, portable infusion device for ambulatory use by a patient includes an audible enunciator integrated circuit chip. This chip is controlled by a microprocessor to provide output data to an operator, and to work in place of, or in association with a visual output display, such as an LCD screen. The audible data output permits a remote clinician to monitor operation of the pump, and diagnose and correct problems with the pump'"'"'s operation.
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1. A system for monitoring an ambulatory infusion pump comprising:
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an ambulatory infusion pump; a plurality of verbal messages stored such that they can be audibly accessed; a control panel on the infusion pump; and means for audibly accessing the plurality of stored messages when the control panel is manipulated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method of monitoring an ambulatory infusion pump comprising the steps of:
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providing an ambulatory infusion pump having a control panel and a storage device containing a plurality of stored verbal messages such that the verbal messages can be audibly accessed; manipulating the control panel such that the verbal messages are audibly accessed; and listening to the audible verbal messages. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of reprogramming an infusion pump from a remote location comprising the steps of:
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providing an ambulatory infusion pump having a control panel; providing a plurality of stored verbal messages audibly accessible by the control panel; providing a standard telephone; manipulating the control panel by a first individual in the location of the infusion pump such that the verbal messages are audibly accessed; transmitting the verbal messages to a remote location using the standard telephone; responding to the verbal messages by a second individual in the remote location instructing the first individual how to manipulate the control panel; and manipulating the control panel by the second individual; whereby the manipulation of the control panel results in a new program for the infusion pump. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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