Comments on: problems with pump site

By: dina50

dina50 — Sat, 18 Oct 2003 00:04:38 +0000

<< Hi Julia:
might also try Smith & Nephew Barrier skin prep, rather than alcohol or an
IV
prep…it’s a bit stickier and thicker and works well for me..you can call
your supplier and ask them to send you some samples…Joan:) >>

I was given those when i first got my pump I am allergic to those so i quit
using them. But thanks for the suggestion anyways Do well and doubt not
Julia

" ‘Allo."
"Did you say hello?"
"No I said ‘allo , but thats close enough."

By: roy_1600

roy_1600 — Fri, 17 Oct 2003 18:06:05 +0000

Hi Julia:
might also try Smith & Nephew Barrier skin prep, rather than alcohol or an IV
prep…it’s a bit stickier and thicker and works well for me..you can call
your supplier and ask them to send you some samples…Joan:)

By: jadwiga_200

jadwiga_200 — Thu, 16 Oct 2003 03:46:22 +0000

I used the umm v300 or whatever on my site like you suggested and then
onserted the tubing. It works wonderfully. there is no irritation at the site
at all ezcept for the small hole where the tube cmme out wich goes away in a
few hours. I appriciate everyones help:
Do well and doubt not
Julia

"Ello"
"Did you say hello?"
"No i said ello, but thats close enough"

By: antoinette_5

antoinette_5 — Wed, 08 Oct 2003 17:58:50 +0000

Good Luck Julia… I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.

By: dina50

dina50 — Wed, 08 Oct 2003 04:22:01 +0000

<<
Please let us know if the tape solves the problem.
>>
i will i just changed it this morning so i’ll let you all know in 2-3 days
Do well and doubt not
Julia

By: antoinette_5

antoinette_5 — Wed, 08 Oct 2003 01:43:28 +0000

Please let us know if the tape solves the problem.

By: jadwiga_200

jadwiga_200 — Thu, 02 Oct 2003 22:47:00 +0000

<< I guess you are using the soft set QR? Did you try putting the IV 300 tape
on first then insert the set through the tape? If that does not work you
should speak to someone on your diabetic team and or a dermatologist or
consider switching to a different set. I’m sure other members may have some
good ideas, please chime in :).
>>
No i never thought of putting the tape on first. Thanks I’ll try that next
time i change the site.
Do well and doubt not
Julia

By: daphne400

daphne400 — Thu, 02 Oct 2003 06:31:43 +0000

Hi Julia: had the same problem…might try switching to a different infusion
set..I’ve been using the Rapids in different lengths, and the Soft-sets. You
might try a barrier skin prep like Smith & Nephew Barrier Skin Prep - it
makes the site a bit "thicker and stickier", and if you are only happy with
one infusion set, put the dressing on first and then insert through that so
you aren’t in direct contact with the adhesive…then too, you might have a
metal sensitivity as well so trying different sets to see which ones work for
you is an idea….Joan

By: mattie_70

mattie_70 — Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:36:49 +0000

Julia - as Frank says, it may be useful to lay a piece of IV3000 directly
onto the skin, and then insert the SofSet straight through the IV3000. That
way nothing on the SofSet comes into direct contact with your skin. I’ve
had similar problems to you - but I found it varies over time: sometimes I
was allergic, sometimes I wasn’t.

Have you tried other infusion sets? I’ve found for me that the Silhouettes
or Tenders give me the least problems.

Hope that helps
John

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By: antoinette_5

antoinette_5 — Tue, 30 Sep 2003 14:54:36 +0000

I guess you are using the soft set QR? Did you try putting the IV 300 tape
on first then insert the set through the tape? If that does not work you
should speak to someone on your diabetic team and or a dermatologist or
consider switching to a different set. I’m sure other members may have some
good ideas, please chime in :).