Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Implantable Infusion Pumps

Implanted fluid propulsion systems with self-contained power source for providing long-term controlled-rate delivery of drugs such as chemotherapeutic agents or analgesics. Delivery rate may be externally controlled or osmotically or peristatically controlled with the aid of transcutaneous monitoring.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Implanted fluid propulsion systems with self-contained power source for providing long-term controlled-rate delivery of drugs such as chemotherapeutic agents or analgesics. Delivery rate may be externally controlled or osmotically or peristatically controlled with the aid of transcutaneous monitoring.

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Synonyms

22 entry terms
  • Drug Delivery Systems, Implantable
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable
  • Perfusion Pumps, Implantable
  • Implantable Infusion Pump
  • Implantable Perfusion Pump
  • Implantable Perfusion Pumps
  • Infusion Pump, Implantable
  • Perfusion Pump, Implantable
  • Pump, Implantable Infusion
  • Pump, Implantable Perfusion
  • Pumps, Implantable Infusion
  • Pumps, Implantable Perfusion
  • Implantable Medication Systems, Programmable
  • Medication Systems, Programmable Implantable
  • Peristaltic Pumps, Implantable
  • Programmable Implantable Medication Systems
  • Systems, Programmable Implantable Medication
  • Implantable Peristaltic Pump
  • Implantable Peristaltic Pumps
  • Peristaltic Pump, Implantable
  • Pump, Implantable Peristaltic
  • Pumps, Implantable Peristaltic

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Drug Implants (1977-1989)
  • Infusion Pumps (1987-1989)
  • Infusions, Parenteral (1975-1986)

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  1. E07w.505w.254
  2. E07w.858.082w.505w.254

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WB 354

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Implantable Infusion Pumps. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015918. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015918
  2. Implantable Infusion Pumps. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72392975