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In the human body, the circulatory system is responsible for the process of transporting blood,
which among many other functions delivers nutrients to the cells. In accordance with this
physiological principle, supporting methodologies for therapeutic processes were developed
that have enabled medical measuring instruments to be developed. It was within this context
that the first infusion pumps appeared in the 60 s and 70 s, that by using a pressure higher than
the blood pressure allowed fluids to be administered directly into the human body, including
medications, blood components, and nutrients amongst others.
Currently and according to the international standard IEC 60601-2-24 these devices are
designated by infusion pumps. Because it is an infusion pump with the respective accessories,
the term perfusion systems is also used as nomenclature throughout this document.
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Infusion Pumps Metrology
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Portuguese Institute for Quality | Ministry of Economy