Abstract
Because of our interest in controlling devices for intravenous fluid administration, a new device for this purpose, the Dropmaster,” was brought to our attention for clinical evaluation. A ready . . apphcatlon for It seemed to be in the induction of labor, with controlled infusion of oxytocin, though other uses came immediately to mind. This report is based on our experience with 100 cases. This system for the automatic control of the rate of intravenous infusion consists basically of two main control devices interconnected through digital control electronics. These two control devices are a tube clamp on the front of the instrument and a drop detector that is mounted on the drop chamber in the intravenous tubing line. When the plastic tube from the intravenous set is properly clamped in the tube clamp, the tubing is pinched closed so that no solution will flow. On command from the electronics, a solenoid opens the clamp allowing free flow of the intravenous solution.
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