Infusion line systems
An IV-line identification system to enable ready identification of an IV line and its associated fluid source and output from other IV lines with their fluid sources and outputs. The IV-line identification system includes an optical member affixed along a longitudinal length of an elongated member that transmits light when a light source provides a light to the optical member.
1. A kit for providing visual identification of an infusion line, the kit comprising:
a first light source configured for selective attachment to an infusion line, the first light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation;
a second light source configured for selective attachment to an infusion line, the second light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation,
wherein the first and second light sources are communicatively connectable to one another via a wireless connection,
wherein the first light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the first light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with second light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the second light source to cause the second light source to generate a light signal at the second light source, and
wherein the second light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the second light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with the first light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the first light source to cause the first light source to generate a light signal at the first light source.
2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include a manual switch to enable actuation.
3. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include one or more clips enabling the selective attachment to an infusion line.
4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include a battery protector configured to prevent actuation until the battery protector has been removed.
5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both are configured to provide light for a duration of about 72 to 120 hours.
6. The kit of claim 1 , further comprising an additional light source, wherein the additional light source is communicatively connectable to the first and second light sources via the wireless connection, and wherein the additional light source is configured to automatically generate a light signal upon actuation of the first light source and/or second light source.
7. The kit of claim 6 , wherein the additional light source is a pump assembly that includes a light.
8. The kit of claim 7 , wherein the pump assembly includes a peristaltic pump.
9. The kit of claim 7 , wherein the pump assembly includes one or more charging ports for receiving the first and/or second light source to charge the first and/or second light source.
10. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the wireless connection is an ultrahigh frequency radio wave connection.
11. An infusion line assembly, comprising:
an infusion line configured for administering fluid to a patient;
a first light source configured for selective attachment to the infusion line, the first light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation;
a second light source configured for selective attachment to the infusion line, the second light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation,
wherein the first and second light sources are communicatively connectable to one another via a wireless connection,
wherein the first light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the first light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with second light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the second light source to cause the second light source to generate a light signal at the second light source, and
wherein the second light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the second light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with the first light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the first light source to cause the first light source to generate a light signal at the first light source.
12. The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include a manual switch to enable actuation.
13. The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include one or more clips enabling the selective attachment to an infusion line.
14. The assembly of claim 11 , further comprising an additional light source, wherein the additional light source is communicatively connectable to the first and second light sources via the wireless connection, and wherein the additional light source is configured to automatically generate a light signal upon actuation of the first light source and/or second light source.
15. The assembly of claim 14 , wherein the additional light source is a pump assembly that includes a light.
16. A method of modifying an infusion line to enhance identifiability of the infusion line, the method comprising:
attaching a first light source to the infusion line, the first light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation;
attaching a second light source to the infusion line, the second light source being actuatable to generate a light signal upon actuation,
wherein the first and second light sources are communicatively connectable to one another via a wireless connection,
wherein the first light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the first light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with second light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the second light source to cause the second light source to generate a light signal at the second light source, and
wherein the second light source is configured to, upon actuation,
(i) generate a light signal at the second light source,
(ii) automatically establish the wireless connection with the first light source, and
(iii) automatically activate the first light source to cause the first light source to generate a light signal at the first light source; and
actuating one of the first or second light sources to cause generation of light signals at both the first and second light sources.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the first light source, the second light source, or both include a manual switch to enable actuation.
18. The method of claim 16 , wherein actuating one of the first or second light sources to cause generation of light signals at both the first and second light sources also causes generation of a light signal at an additional light source that is communicatively connectable to the first and second light sources via the wireless connection.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the additional light source is a pump assembly that includes a light.