Pioneering pumps transform veterinary practice

Davies Veterinary Specialists, a private small animal referral hospital, has seen working practices transformed following the installation of 50 next-generation infusion pumps from the B. Braun Space Infusion System.

Hertfordshire-based DVS is one of the largest and most diverse small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, and is believed to be the first practice in the UK to have refitted all clinical areas with the new infusion pump system. 

The pumps, now installed at DVS, have a specifically designed ‘drug library’, a unique feature which monitors dose range and dose limit to prevent accidental overdose. Already proven successful in treating human patients, the system means animals can continue to receive safe levels of drugs and fluids whether they are having procedures such as ultrasound, being monitored in the intensive care unit, being prepared for surgery or in theatre itself.

Healthcare giant B. Braun Medical Ltd, which already supplies medical devices and services to both the public and private healthcare sectors, is now developing veterinary products as part of the ‘B. Braun VetCare’ portfolio.  As well as infusion pumps the portfolio includes surgical instruments, an extensive range of sutures and a comprehensive choice of veterinary licensed IV Fluid Solutions

Hans Hux, Group Chief Executive of B. Braun Medical Ltd, said: “We’re incredibly proud of what we have achieved and how we continue to grow in the public and private healthcare sectors, and it is exciting to now bring this level of expertise to veterinary specialists across the UK.

“Through B. Braun VetCare we are working to create an extensive range of innovative products that meet the highest quality standards within the veterinary care market place, and we are delighted to see that this is already starting to make a difference.”

Dr Clive Elwood, Managing Director of Davies Veterinary Specialists, commented: “I believe we are the first Veterinary Practice in the UK with the new infusion pumps installed so this is a very exciting time for us.  

“The new system offers more flexibility in our practice and supports the team in providing the highest level of specialist care - something we pride ourselves on at DVS.”