Abstract
This article describes an inexpensive device for delivering patient-controlled analgesia. Details of the necessary modifications of a standard IVAC 530 infusion pump are included. The total cost of the modified pump was $2200.
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On décrit dans cet article un appareil économique pour ľadministration de ľanalgésie à demande. Les détails nécessaires pour modifier les pompes à infusion VAC 530 sont donnés. Le coût total de la pompe modifiée est de $2,200.
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Bates, C.P., McEwen, J.A. & Leighton, K.M. Technical report modification of IVAC 530 infusion pump for patient controlled analgesia. Can J Anesth 34, 200–203 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03015348
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03015348