The Effect of Syringe Pump Vertical Position and Residual Air on the Stability of Vasoactive Drug Infusion: A Simulation Study

Key Points

• This research investigates how residual air and syringe pump vertical position affect the delivery of vasoactive drugs.
• Simulation of drug infusion dynamics with varying air levels and pump heights.
• Assessment of flow stability under different vertical positions of the syringe pump.
• Presence of air bubbles led to significant flow disruptions during drug administration.
• Increased height differences correlated with amplified flow variations, indicating a need for precise pump positioning.