Flow monitoring devices and methods of use

摘要

The present invention discloses a number of devices and methods for monitoring a flow within a flow circuit. In one embodiment, a flow indicator is disclosed and includes a flow indicator device having a body, the body having first conduit port and a second conduit port formed thereon, the second conduit port in communication with an ambient environment, at least one indicator conduit in fluid communication with an infusion circuit and the first conduit port, a sensing device positioned within the body and in fluid communication with the first and second conduit ports, and at least one indicator positioned on the body and in communication with the sensing device.