@justy @Daffodil
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Youtube - "My daily infusion process" by Shamandagans - 5/15/15
This is a great video. I do mine pretty much the same way.
Though....
I infuse thighs i/o belly.
I do not unwrap the Tegaderm cover until I am ready to use it. Sticky stuff!!
I use a different brand. Her vial says 20% - Hizentra? I use Gamunex 10%.
I think the higher the percentage the thicker is the solution? But not by much.
I don't use the RMS "thumback needle" infusion sets.
The RMS and other infusion needle sets typically are 26 or 27 gauge with 20-24" tubing.
The smaller the needle gauge means smaller tubing "gauge" - both making pushing a wee bit more difficult.
I also use smaller syringes. I have found the larger the syringer the harder to push.
I use 25g 3/4" butterfly needles.* 12" tubing which is larger "gauge" tubing.
Very easy to push through 25g 12" tubing with smaller syringe.
For those self paying - the BF's are about 50 cents. The RMS et al not that cheap.
I use the spikes to draw up the meds. But one could use a regular large gauge straight needles.
Again for self-payers - regular needles cheaper than spikes. And the needles don't create the bubbles.
Ask you doctor if you need Tegaderm. Yes, it keeps the needle in place and protects the site but
per box they can be kind of expensive. Perhaps there is a less expensive alternative?
Justy - thinking of you in regards to your upcoming appt. Hoping to help you understand how you can economically and easiy infuse Gamma SubQ. If you are planning to infuse small quantities make sure in advance that they have the smallest vials in stock. I think Gammanorm's smallest is 6cc? Once the vial is entered the contents must be used within a certain amount of time. You cannot use part of a vial and save the rest for another day.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/winged_infusion_set
Edit: Youtube link not working so:
Google:
Youtube - "My daily infusion process" by Shamandagans - 5/15/15
This is a great video. I do mine pretty much the same way.
Though....
I infuse thighs i/o belly.
I do not unwrap the Tegaderm cover until I am ready to use it. Sticky stuff!!
I use a different brand. Her vial says 20% - Hizentra? I use Gamunex 10%.
I think the higher the percentage the thicker is the solution? But not by much.
I don't use the RMS "thumback needle" infusion sets.
The RMS and other infusion needle sets typically are 26 or 27 gauge with 20-24" tubing.
The smaller the needle gauge means smaller tubing "gauge" - both making pushing a wee bit more difficult.
I also use smaller syringes. I have found the larger the syringer the harder to push.
I use 25g 3/4" butterfly needles.* 12" tubing which is larger "gauge" tubing.
Very easy to push through 25g 12" tubing with smaller syringe.
For those self paying - the BF's are about 50 cents. The RMS et al not that cheap.
I use the spikes to draw up the meds. But one could use a regular large gauge straight needles.
Again for self-payers - regular needles cheaper than spikes. And the needles don't create the bubbles.
Ask you doctor if you need Tegaderm. Yes, it keeps the needle in place and protects the site but
per box they can be kind of expensive. Perhaps there is a less expensive alternative?
Justy - thinking of you in regards to your upcoming appt. Hoping to help you understand how you can economically and easiy infuse Gamma SubQ. If you are planning to infuse small quantities make sure in advance that they have the smallest vials in stock. I think Gammanorm's smallest is 6cc? Once the vial is entered the contents must be used within a certain amount of time. You cannot use part of a vial and save the rest for another day.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/winged_infusion_set
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