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Oncology care for every step of the way Infusion therapy from Micrel Freedom without clinical compromise

The burden of cancer is growing in almost every country.1 Coupled with ageing populations and spiralling costs of treatment, increasing demands are being placed on health-care budgets.2 This is the challenge healthcare professionals (HCPs) and systems are facing. To reduce the significant disability, suffering and deaths caused by cancer worldwide, effective and affordable programmes in early diagnosis, screening, treatment, and palliative care are needed.3 As a company that specialises in developing advanced technology infusion devices, we are working with HCPs to meet the challenges of...

"We believe there’s a better place to treat cancer. Just as telemedicine is dramatically changing how primary care is delivered, much of cancer treatment can be delivered safely, effectively, and less expensively at home."4

Cancer is such a common illness that it has been estimated that more than 1 in 3 people (33%) will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime.2,3 On top of this, it is a very time-intensive and costly disease to treat. Why? Multiple treatments Cancer patients may be prescribed many types of cancer treatment. The exact treatment plan they receive will depend on the type of cancer and how advanced it is. While some cancer patients will have only one treatment, most require a combination, such as surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Additional care needs Alongside these...

Meeting patients needs with solutions for every step Micrel's solutions are designed to meet the safety, reliability and comfort that HCPs and oncology patients expect. They ensure established regimens are delivered as prescribed; with the right amount being delivered in the right time. The portfolio of infusion devices and accessories cover a wide range of infusions that oncology patients may need during their course of treatment and care: The device range is suitable for a number of infusions including the following: • intravenous • intra-arterial • subcutaneous • intraperitoneal •...

Enabling treatment at home All of these features allow cancer patients to receive some or part of their treatment in the home setting. Patients report feeling more comfortable and can be more active; both of which can aid recovery.7 GPRS Wireless and mobile, automatically updated 24/7 Healthcare Network Individual access to patient treatments from different HCPs Infusion monitoring Track volumes infused vs. remaining B olus monitoring in cancer pain management Track bolus requested vs. delivered Easy Reporting Quickly retrieve all-cohort data Patient History Compare infusions against...

A solution for every oncology infusion When considering which device to use for infusion, there are a number of factors to consider. However the principle consideration should be that the patient receives the right dose at the right time. Studies have shown that, while elastomeric or balloon pumps are simple to use, performance is often variable, which affects nurse's heavy workload and patients' waiting times.8-10 However, Micrel infusion devices are designed with features that deliver high performance and safety, consistently. RythmicM Evolution Safety and accuracy features: • High...

Pain management Oncology treatments can cause painful side effects, alongside the pain often associated with the cancer itself. In fact, between 55% and 66% of cancer patients suffer from pain.2 This pain can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, depression or hopelessness.2 Therefore effective pain relief is an essential component of cancer care. Micrel Rythmic™ Evolution provides tailored pain relief through a highly ambulatory and responsive device. Empowers patients Patients can record their pain scores and request additional pain boluses through the pump, which are recorded and transmitted...

Nutritional solutions Research shows that the majority of patients with cancer suffer from nutritional deficits, and up to 85% of patients with certain cancer types experience some form of weight loss and/or malnutrition during their cancer treatment.11 The resulting weight loss and poor nutritional status can negatively impact outcomes, increase likelihood of complications and even disrupt treatments.11,12 So ensuring that a cancer patient is receiving adequate nutrition – especially when enteral nutrition is not an option – is an increasingly urgent challenge in cancer care. Mini...

Go forward with confidence Every aspect of the Micrel range has been considered to ensure they are designed with both patients and healthcare professionals in mind, resulting in truly user-friendly infusion pumps. We also offer support with implementation and online training to help users get the most out of their new device. ONLINE TRAINING Our online training is available in multiple languages and it covers a number of therapies. The online support videos demonstrate how to use the devices in detail. It’s an efficient way to supplement ongoing training of healthcare providers and support...

Discover infusion devices designed to help you deliver effective cancer care To find out more about the Micrel range go to micrelmed.com To get in touch with us: T: +30 210 6032333 E: info@micrelmed.com