Closed Fluid Delivery Systems: Unmet Needs in the Hospital and Home Care Environment
- Magazine Article
- TBMG-24680
- English
The home healthcare market is growing rapidly and is forecasted to continue to grow at a CAGR of eight to nine percent over the next five years. There are several factors driving this growth including an aging population, increases in chronic diseases, increasing healthcare costs, and patient preference to receive care in a familiar setting. The delivery of fluids to and from the patient in applications such as infusion, drainage, and dialysis are increasingly being done at home. The need to make these procedures safe and easy for the home care setting can be a challenge with respect to infection control and exposure to hazardous fluids (drugs and bodily fluids). The introduction of easy to use closed fluid delivery systems will help to reduce and eliminate some of these hazards.