Aren the higher infuser occlusion pressures dangerous?
Occlusion pressure is not the same as infusion pressure. Syringe infusers deliver just enough pressure to overcome venous resistance and allow infusion. MicroFuse Infuser occlusion pressures are about the same (10 to 20 psi) as most large IV infusion pumps. The only way to generate high occlusion pressures is by attempting to infuse when the line is clamped. The clamped line will protect the patient from receiving a bolus of air or more serious problems. The infuser occlusion alarm stops the units from infusing.
