An IV flow regulator is a device used in intravenous therapy to precisely control the rate of fluid administration to a patient. It offers more accurate and consistent flow control than traditional roller clamps and is commonly used in both hospital and home healthcare settings.
Dial or Wheel Mechanism:
Allows the user to set the flow rate in mL/hour.
Typically adjustable in fine increments (e.g., from 5 mL/hr up to 250 mL/hr depending on the model).
Tubing Integration:
Integrated into standard IV tubing or added inline.
Compatible with gravity-fed IV systems (no pump required).
Non-electric:
Does not require batteries or external power.
Ideal for low-resource or non-hospital environments.
Flow Accuracy:
Provides relatively precise flow without the complexity of an electronic infusion pump.
However, less accurate than infusion pumps in high-risk settings.
Home infusion therapy
Palliative care
Field or rural clinics
Postoperative fluid management
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