@inproceedings{bc8d4491e1eb450790523d0631b68541,
title = "Development and validation of a new method for real-time measurement of fluid dynamics during simulated multi-infusion setups",
abstract = "Multi-infusion setups for medication administration in e.g. Intensive Care Units seem uncontrolled due to flow and pressure differences between syringe pumps. To investigate the dynamics and interaction of multi-infusion, a dedicated set-up was developed to measure the concentrations of fluids dynamically in multiple lines using absorption spectral photometry. For feasibility testing and calibration, various dyes and concentrations were investigated to find the optimal settings. The developed method was validated and showed satisfactory results for determining mixtures of up to three different dyes in different ratios. The method was applied in initial simulation experiments for measuring effects of manipulations in a multi-infusion set-up simulating a clinical situation. Results showed evidence for mutual influencing of separate infusion lines. The method developed for measuring the fluid dynamics of multi-infusion will contribute to a better insight and controlled administration of medications.",
keywords = "Fluid dynamics, Multi-infusion system, Quality, Safety, Simultaneous analysis, Spectrophotometry",
author = "Timmerman, {A. M.D.} and B. Riphagen and Klaessens, {J. H.G.M.} and Verdaasdonk, {R. M.}",
year = "2009",
month = dec,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-642-03885-3_199",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783642038846",
series = "IFMBE Proceedings",
number = "7",
pages = "718--721",
booktitle = "World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering",
edition = "7",
note = "World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2009 ; Conference date: 07-09-2009 Through 12-09-2009",
}