Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a patient including housing having at least one syringe port and a fluid control device adapted to interface with and actuate at least one syringe engaged therein. The fluid control device includes a processor configured to control a fluid delivery and to wirelessly communicate with one or more portable computers. The portable computer may be programmed or configured to receive one or more fluid delivery parameters from the fluid control device, a user interface, a patient records database, an imaging device, a second computer, a server, a wireless network, or a combination thereof and generate a display containing information pertaining to the fluid delivery parameter based at least partially on the received data. The fluid control device is further configured or programmed to execute one or more control options based at least partially on instructions received from the portable computer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for encouraging recycling of used items are disclosed. A central authority receives an indication of a plurality of items and determines a deposit value for each item based on at least an amount and an identity of one or more recyclable materials included in the item. The central authority receives an indication that an item has been sold by a retailer and receives the deposit value for the item from the retailer. The deposit value is invested for the usable life span of the item. The retailer sends a message to the central authority when the item has been returned, and the central authority reimburses the retailer for the deposit value. The return on investment is used to provide subsidies to manufacturers of recyclable material as an incentive to purchase recycled materials.