[IP] ok... What is the perfect pump?
Pumpers and Friends,
I'm sitting at camp, thinking about the "Perfect Pump" ... For me it
would do what it need to do deliver insulin when I needed it, without me not
have to do anything. But I know as of today there is NO PUMP that does it.
So as I know all the PUMP MAKERS read IP, let us the users tell them
what the BEST For NOW "Perfect Pump" should do... work from what is out
there today..... I will take the Groups Ideas and pass the info on to each
of the pump makers. What Features do you want as a pump..... remember that
somethings can't be done for medical reasons
PUMP
FEATURES
Basal Rate Features
Rates Per Profile
Number of Profiles
Temporary Basal
Program Dosage
Timing of Delivery Dosage
Bolus Feature
Dosage Increments
1 unit Bolus Duration
Audible
Extended Bolus
Water-proof or Water / Splasn Resistant Is the pump waterproof ?
Miscellaneous
Features
Insulin Capacity of pump
Vibrate Availability
Does the sound turn off?
Memory Recall
Carb / Bolus Calculation Program
Screen Size
Backlight
Other Proprietary Components: That need to replace at times.
Interchangeable Infusion Sets with other pumps
Average Battery Life (depends on usage)
Common or Proprietary Batteries
Apperarance WHAT?
Availiable Colors
Size in inches
Size in cubic inches
Weight of Pump with batteries
EX-Things
Blood Glucose Monitor
Remote Control
Link to computer/program
Can I the user change how the pump is setup?
can I change rge type size on my pump so I can see it.
So fillin What you the pump user would like to have your pump do!
What is IP's Perfect Pump???
REMEMBER TO SMILE AND BE HAPPY
Rodney
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