C. R. Bard, Inc.

Baxter International Inc.

Astra Pharmaceutical Products, Inc.

Steven E Kern

James G Skakoon

William V Lombardi

Dwayne Ronald Westenskow

A semi-automatic infusion system for administration of neuromuscular agents and the like includes a microcomputer-controlled infusion pump with a data input pad. A clinician enters the desired paralysis level and performs periodically an electro-stimulation test to determine the actual paralysis level of the patient. This information is also entered in to the system by the physician which then calculates and administers a new dosage.

Physician closed-loop neuromuscular blocking agent system

A prefilled syringe with a permanent cylindrical needle guard extending beyond the tip of the needle is disclosed. The needle guard is integral with the syringe holder so as to provide no exposure, selective or otherwise, of the needle. A removable needle guard is further provided. A tubing set is provided with a puncture port which fits in a liquid-tight manner into the cylindrical needle guard. The tubing set further includes anti-siphoning means and low volume tubing.

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Somerville, MA, United States of America

Steven E Kern