linear peristaltic pump for reducing pulsatile flow and maintaining linear flow of fluids through the tube. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, useful in the health care field for intravenous administration of medical solutions to patients.[0002]Various devices have been proposed which are specifically and uniquely designed for intravenous (I.V.) infusion of medical solutions to patients. The objective in each instance is to provide a device which can reliably and accurately control the flow of fluid to the patient.