초록 ▼

Device and method are disclosed for effecting application of a therapeutic agent. A removable programmable element is used to control operation of a delivery unit, which unit delivers the therapeutic agent to the patient. The programmable element is programmed, while removed from the delivery unit,

Device and method are disclosed for effecting application of a therapeutic agent. A removable programmable element is used to control operation of a delivery unit, which unit delivers the therapeutic agent to the patient. The programmable element is programmed, while removed from the delivery unit, by a computer that is operationally independent of the delivery unit to insure the integrity of subsequent delivery of the therapeutic agent to the patient by the delivery unit. The delivery unit requires no microprocessor and can include a plurality of channels for effecting independent delivery of therapeutic agents in each channel under the control of the programmable element. The programmable element is programmed with respect to available protocol informaton, including patient history, needs and tolerances, as well as therapeutic agent parameters, to thereby establish a flow profile that is customized for a particular patient during each moment of each day. Patient demand for therapeutic agents can also be accommodated with safeguards being included to assure proper dispensing of the demanded agents.

대표청구항 ▼

A device for effecting application of a therapeutic agent to a patient, said device comprising: drive means for controlling delivery of a preselected therapeutic agent to a patient; electronic means including a removable programmable logic cartridge means providing sole configurable operative memory

A device for effecting application of a therapeutic agent to a patient, said device comprising: drive means for controlling delivery of a preselected therapeutic agent to a patient; electronic means including a removable programmable logic cartridge means providing sole configurable operative memory for said drive means with said logic cartridge means being substantially operationally non-volatile to thereby provide programmable means in a format capable of implementing complex flow profiles of substantial duration to control operation of said drive means when said programmable logic cartridge is programmed and operatively positioned; and computer means for receiving said removable programmable logic cartridge means and programming said logic cartridge means with a then selected flow profile based upon predetermined parameters of patient need and therapeutic agent capabilities.