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"wombn" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2003 04:19:28 -0700, (jeffrey kramer) wrote: hi everybody subject line asks it all id like to reuse ivsets to save $$$ unless people in general think that it compromises relative sterility too much As someone on an insulin pump, my first question is, how long is the IV in place? When I use needles to inject my insulin (rare), I reuse the needles many times. However, I don't have to inject through fur. I'm not sure how clean the fur is or if there's a shaved spot that you're using. The needle's in place for a couple -- a few minutes for sub-Q fluids, depending on the amount of fluids given in any one session & the size of the needle being used. The hair of the fur's not much of a problem - the needle easily goes under the skin, in-between the hairs. I took the question to mean more of the venosets than the needles, but wasn't sure... Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon Believe it or not, but needles can actually dull with use. It's not something you can see with a naked eye though. If the IV is left in place for more than a day, I'd say don't reuse it. My sets are left in place for 3-4 days any longer is an infection risk. And I've had a couple of infections here and there. So now I put neosporin on my infusion sites. Not sure if your situation is more like syringes or like my insulin pump. Just be extremely careful to clean the injection site thoroughly and don't let the needle ever touch anything else. p.s. if responders could send a copy to my email address i'd appreciate it. if thiat is not good form, i will certainly adapt comcast is currently having problems with my email |
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