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Changing subcutaneous needles
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| On Oct 6 2005 3:06PM alison.murphy wrote: |
| Does anyone know of any evidence on when subcutaneous needles should be changed or what is a general reccomendation? |
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| On Oct 6 2005 3:15PM Deborahcontrol wrote: |
2 articles that I have seen recommend that the site is changed every 24 hours (or less in the case of complications) for subcutaneous fluid administration - not sure if this was what you were looking for or if you were thinking more of syringe drivers.
Deborah |
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| On Oct 7 2005 7:19PM sharon.burfield wrote: |
The RCN IV guidelines, Oct 2003, advise NOT to leave needles in subcut. Needles should only be used for boluses of medication. Alternatives for subcut infusions are the wallace Y can cannula or BD saf-T-intima.
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> Changing subcutaneous needles
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> 2 articles that I have seen recommend that the site is changed every 24 hours (or less in the case of complications) for subcutaneous fluid administration - not sure if this was what you were looking for or if you were thinking more of syringe drivers.
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> Deborah
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