RE: PCA infusion pump

[Leigh Ann Bowe-geddes]

That was my experience with the CADD also. It is a real workhorse, seems to be able to withstand the day to day abuse associated with ambulatory pumps in non-hospitalized patients. Patients were able to understand them, and we had minimal maintenance issues. I wish we were using them here in the hospital as our PCA pump. The ones we have are a nuisance.  Leigh Ann   Leigh Ann Bowe-Geddes, RN, CRNI IV Therapy Specialist Infusion Services Department University of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY 502-562-3530 >>> "Mazza, Kathleen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 12/01/05 2:20 PM >>> Ann - I share your sentiments - I have worked with many pumps over the last fifteen years in home care - I don't have anything terrible to say about any of them, but have found the CADD line to be the most reliable over that time. Others seem to come and go - with associated training headaches! The CADDs work every time and they STAY AROUND, which has immeasurable value to me. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ann Williams Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PCA infusion pump I have said this recently, but will be glad to repeat... We use the CADD Prizm and LOVE it!  The nurses that don't use it often, find it easy to follow and use.  So, it is very user friendly, even to the patients.  We have had no problems with use, except for some routine maintenance as they age.  We have had these pumps for 5+ years and still love them. Besides the pump itself, the company is very good to work with....the reps are Johnny on the spot if you need something, Clinical Support is available 24hrs a day and extremely helpful, as is CS.  The pump we use supports 4 delivery modes.  It also has a download to my PC that I can check what the patient 'actually' did, vs. what they say they did.  It has come in handy on occasion.  I could go on and on, but I think you get my drift....you can email me for any more questions. Ann Ann Williams RN CRNI Infusion Specialist Deaconess Home Services 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747 812-450-3828 812-450-4665 FAX -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Marie Parry Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 9:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PCA infusion pump We are using the Curlin 4000 - it is ralitively small and "light" (compared to some)  The nice tihing about it is you can use it for all therapies - TPN, Pain management, continuous and intermittent.  It is pretty eays to use. Ann Marie >>> "Dawn Ellis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 11/28/2005 11:32 AM >>> I currently work for a long-term care company and we are presently looking for a new PCA pump.  Our old pump is the CADD PCA.  This pump has been notoriously difficult for the long-term care nurse that infrequently works with the pump.  I would like feedback from the experts on which pump is the best.  Please include pros and cons on the pumps. 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