Creating infusion systems to meet the patient's needs
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Creating infusion systems to meet the patient's needs
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The SafloTM range of infusion sets are designed for use primarily in conjunction with portable infusion pumps for longer term continuous therapies.
Below we list some of those therapy areas where we have had success in using the soft catheter construction which is the basis of the SafloTM product design.
We have included on the site a page which explains why Pumps, which provide a continuous infusion, may offer benefits over more conventional intermittent injections.
Asthma is a common condition frequently related to various allergies, and unfortunately with apparently increasing frequency. We have also researched the internet resources in this field and have provided a number of links which we hope will be useful to those interested in this general topic.
There are, at present, two pioneering centres in the UK who are using pumps to provide continuous subcutaneous infusion of Terbutaline (Bricanyl) as a means to control some extremely difficult cases of asthma. To provide a professional overview of this application we have had permission to reproduce a recently published article which discusses the control of Brittle Asthma and refers to the use of infusion pumps in this area.
The SafloTM Infusion set is ideally suited to the needs of this therapy. In addition to it’s needle safe design the use of soft teflon catheters in place of conventional needles make these much more comfortable for the individual. This helps significantly reduce the problems of allergic reaction at the infusion sites, thus enabling the opportunity for long term infusion to make this therapy effective.
An increasing number of patients are undergoing home therapy for the treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension, using miniature portable pumps. With newer, more flexible drugs available in this area, there are significant benefits to be derived from this therapy.
The soft catheter construction of the Safl infusion sets provide an ideal delivery device for this therapy area.
The most common application of continuous drug infusion in this area is the continuous administration of Diamorphine as a means to control pain, frequently associated with end stage cancer therapy. There are a variety of portable pumps which may be used in this area, and the SafloTM infusion set system is compatible with all current models in this area.
A limited number of portable pumps are employed in the area of fertility control. This appears to be a diminishing practice recently, but we have had some successes in this area. The most frequent application has been the use of GnHRH and LHRH infusions. . The use of the soft catheter SafloTM infusion set system is widely accepted in this area.
There are areas of therapy where there is little information readily available. We would welcome any contributions which provide additional information on these topics, which we will publish and/or link to from these pages. Please email us if you have something you would like to contribute.