摘要 |
<p>A device for measuring the pressure in an infusion tube (12), including a pressure sensor (20) and a housing (14) comprising at least one chamber (16) with one side defined by a deformable membrane (18) contacting the wall of the infusion tube, and containing said sensor. A fluid (24) is provided between the membrane (18) and the sensor (20). The fluid is non-liquid and has a Poisson ratio of at least 0.49 as well as an instantaneous modulus of elasticity of under 10 MPa so that the sensor response curve is linear. The device may be used in an infusion apparatus, particularly a portable infusion apparatus.</p> |