| abstract |
The present invention relates to a fluid delivery system which includes a support device (10) for mounting a fluid delivery set (16) and an infusion pump (30) for ambulatory use. The support device (10) includes a compartment (12) for securely holding an infusion pump (30) and a separate compartment (13) for securely holding a fluid container (47, 49) of the fluid delivery set (16). The device further includes an elongate channel (14) into which the tubing (98) of the fluid delivery set (16) can be inserted and subsequently protected from kinking or inadvertent occlusion, and is adapted for use with rigid bottle (47), flexible bag (49), burette, spike set, etc. The device (10) may be used on an infusion pole, placed on a horizontal surface, or enclosed in a carrying case (90) for ambulatory use, and may include a recharging cable (139) which allows recharging of the pump (30) without removal of the pump (30) from the support device (10). |