What is CareFusion Therapy?
CareFusion is not a therapy—it is a medical device company that manufactures infusion pumps and other medical equipment used to deliver treatments, not a treatment modality itself.
CareFusion as a Medical Device Manufacturer
CareFusion produces medical equipment, most notably infusion pumps used in various clinical settings 1. The company's products include:
- Alaris PC infusion pump systems (model 8015 PC Unit and model 8100 Large Volume Pump module) that deliver intravenous medications and fluids 1
- These devices have been evaluated for use in specialized environments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers, where they maintain accurate flow rates and function within manufacturer specifications at pressures up to 4.0 ATA 1
Clarification on Terminology
The term "CareFusion therapy" appears to be a misunderstanding or conflation of the device manufacturer's name with actual therapeutic interventions. In the context of chronic disease management:
For Diabetes Care
Diabetes management relies on the Chronic Care Model framework, which includes six core elements: delivery system design, self-management support, decision support, clinical information systems, community resources, and health systems 2. CareFusion devices may be used to deliver insulin or other medications, but they are tools for administration rather than therapies themselves 2.
For Cystic Fibrosis Care
Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) requires insulin therapy as the only recommended pharmacological treatment 2, 3, 4. While CareFusion infusion pumps could theoretically be used to deliver insulin or other medications in hospitalized CF patients, the actual therapy consists of:
- Annual glucose tolerance screening for CF patients ≥10 years old 2, 5
- Insulin therapy (multiple daily injections or insulin pump therapy) when CFRD is diagnosed 2, 3, 6
- Nutritional management with higher caloric intake (1.2-1.5 times dietary reference values) 2
Common Pitfall to Avoid
Do not confuse medical device brand names with treatment modalities. CareFusion equipment may be used to deliver therapies (such as intravenous medications, insulin infusions, or nutritional support), but the therapeutic interventions themselves are distinct from the delivery devices 1.