Smart pumps may prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during drug swaps
NCT ID NCT01127152
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using automatic pumps to switch syringes of noradrenalin (a drug that raises blood pressure) reduces the risk of hypotension compared to manual swaps. Fifty intensive care patients receiving noradrenalin were monitored. The goal was to see if automatic relays cut the number of blood pressure drops by half.
What this could mean
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Active substance
noradrenalin
What this could lead to
If automatic relays reduce hypotension, this could lead to safer drug delivery in intensive care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit may be small or not statistically significant.
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CHD Vendée
La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, 85925, France