An electronic device that delivers a measured amount of intravenous fluid over a specified period (e.g., 100 mL/hr) using positive pressure is called an ___________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
electronic infusion device (EID)
An EID delivers a measured amount of fluid over a specified period (e.g., 100 mL/hr) using positive pressure. EIDs use an electronic sensor and an alarm that signals if the pressure in the system changes and the desired flow rate is altered.
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