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I am writing an article with the aim of reviewing pressure occlusion management in a range of infusion devices currently available in the UK. I am interested why many paediatric units use the IVAC 572 and not others. I have managed to get information on most of the "popular" devices but cant seem to access the Arcomedical data (I believe this may be a new device..though not sure). Does any of you out there have a view on pressure management and whether the Arcomedical VP7000 has variable or stepped pressure management system incorporated.
Thank you for your time

Malaky

Just to say that I have just managed to get the Arcomedical website and the specification details. I am still however interested in views on this topic. Thanks

I thought that paeditric units use the Alaris IVAC 572 because it has an in-line pressure monitoring device just below the pumping mechanism.

Ours use the IVAC 572 and the Asena CC which both have pressure monitoring in the set.

Sonia,
At Great Ormond Street (where I used to work) and in Portsmouth neonatal unit there are 572s. The reason being that you can set the occlusion pressure accurately to the nearest mmHg. The idea being that you can set tight alarm limits to get a fast alarm should the infusion tissue. The 572 is currently the only IV pump to have such a facility but I believe the AsenaVP will be out soon (and has been going to be "out soon" for a long time!!)
BUT....
As the pressure tends to drop when an infusion tissues before it goes up even a tight alarm limit is no replacement for frequent observation of the infusion site.
Robert