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JOHN MITCHELL BRUSH, M.D.

Am J Dis Child. 1932;44(2):366-371.

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Continuous or drip infusion has been used extensively in adults. Its application to the needs of infants has been discouraged by the technical difficulties encountered. The aim is to give fluid intravenously over a period of days at a minimum rate of 240 cc. in twenty-four hours to an infant weighing 4 pounds (1.8 Kg.) or over. To do this, one must solve four cardinal problems: (1) control of the flow of fluid at a rate of 10 cc. per hour or faster; (2) regulation of the temperature of the fluid; (3) a stable connection with the patient's vein, and (4) prevention of back-flow on an increase of venous pressure.

The apparatus to be described answers all these difficulties in a new and simple manner. It requires no supervision or adjustments. Its parts are fool-proof and stable.

SOLUTION OF DIFFICULTIES

Control of Flow.—Various devices have been used. The commonest . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
NEW YORK

From the Department of Diseases of Children, College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the Babies' Hospital.

Footnotes
Read before the Section of Pediatrics at the New York Academy of Medicine, May 14, 1931.

The apparatus described, complete with photograph and detailed instructions, may be obtained from J. T. Dougherty, 1150 Saint Nicholas Avenue.

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