Pump activated by a foot switch pedal for controlled administration of local anaesthetic drugs.

Ayoub, C; Lteif, A; Rizk, M; Khalily, Z; Aoude, S · Anaesthesia · 2002

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Abstract

We describe a newly designed syringe pump which is electrically controlled by a dual foot switch pedal. The device enables the scrubbed anaesthetist performing the regional block to aspirate, as well as to inject, the local anaesthetic without the need for any additional personnel.

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