About: This is one of the first portable pumps used at MD Anderson, which began testing it in the late 1970's. It was the first mechanical ambulatory pumping device. Still in use, it provides a 24-hou..
more »About: This is one of the first portable pumps used at MD Anderson, which began testing it in the late 1970's. It was the first mechanical ambulatory pumping device. Still in use, it provides a 24-hour drug infusion and can adjust rate, time, and volume. medication as well.
Description: Rectangular handheld mechanical medical device with a metal casing, adjustment dials, indicator markings, and orange sliding controls.
Provenance:: Transfer from Facilities Services
Photographer: Quentin Pace, MSLS, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Description written with assistance from Microsoft CoPilot
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