Infusion Pumps

**Definition:** Fluid propulsion systems driven mechanically, electrically, or osmotically that are used to inject (or infuse) over time agents into a patient or experimental animal; used routinely in hospitals to maintain a patent intravenous line, to administer antineoplastic agents and other drugs in thromboembolism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus (INSULIN INFUSION SYSTEMS is also available), and other disorders.

**Tree numbers:** - E07.505 - E07.858.082.505

**Synonyms:** - Pumps, Infusion - Infusion Pump - Infusors - Perfusion Pumps