LifeCare 5000: a versatile infusion system for demanding care
The LifeCare 5000 from Abbott is a volumetric infusion device designed to meet the complex clinical needs of modern hospitals. This electromechanical system ensures accurate, controlled and safe administration of medications and therapeutic fluids in a wide variety of medical applications, ranging from intensive care to neonatology, oncology, paediatrics, post-operative units, emergency rooms and surgery and anaesthesia departments. Thanks to its modular design, it offers maximum flexibility with a choice of single or dual channel cassettes, allowing simultaneous primary and secondary infusion with remarkable flow accuracy. Its operation is microprocessor-controlled, enabling automated fault detection, alarm management and highly adaptable infusion modes. Its LCD screen and LED indicators ensure optimal readability of current parameters.
The LifeCare 5000 allows variable flow rates ranging from 0.1 to 999 mL/h to be configured in Macro or Micro modes to meet all therapeutic requirements, including the administration of critical drugs such as dopamine, heparin or nitroprusside. The integrated DataPort function allows continuous monitoring of the device via a central computer, optimising remote patient monitoring. This system also features functions such as occlusion pressure selection, automatic or manual backpriming, continuous pressure reading and monitoring, and the ability to program multi-dose administrations. The LifeCare 5000 incorporates essential safety features: in-line air detection sensors (proximal and distal), occlusion detection, cassette pressure test and automatic start-up test. The internal battery ensures that infusions are maintained even in the event of a power failure, enhancing patient safety in critical situations. The device is designed for use with PlumSet infusion sets, ensuring perfect compatibility and easy aseptic installation.
The LifeCare 5000 is a versatile, accurate and secure tool designed to integrate into all hospital workflows, improve the quality of care and reduce the risks associated with intravenous infusion.
