Abstract: A pumping system for infusing fluids into a patient. The pumping system includes a pump and a controller constructed to control operation of the pump. The controller has a hold condition in which it deactivates the pump. The controller also has a timer subsystem having a variable duration. A magnitude control operable by a human is connected to the controller, the magnitude control being constructed to alter the variable duration of the timer subsystem of the controller. The pumping system further includes an alarm connected to the controller, the controller constructed to activate the alarm upon expiration of the variable duration of the timer subsystem.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a flow parameter of a pump. The pump includes a pumping device for pumping fluid, the pumping device having at least one flow parameter. The pump further includes a control coupled to the pumping device and a control panel having a plurality of controls operable by a human. The control is programmable by operation of the plurality of controls, thereby allowing a human to program the at least one flow parameter of said pumping device by operation of the plurality of controls. The control has a lock that can be activated by operation of at least two of the plurality of controls. Upon activation, the lock prevents the alteration of the at least one flow parameter. The method includes the step of providing the pump of the present invention, programming the at least one flow parameter by operating the plurality of controls, and activating the lock by operating at least two of the plurality of controls.

Abstract: Improved medical devices for use between a feeding tube set and a catheter include a universal adaptor having a configuration permitting use of same with Y-connectors of various sizes, a Y-connector interlockable with the aforesaid adaptor, and an adaptor hood usable with the adaptor either as a protective shroud therefor or as a supplemental adaptor therewith.