Is anyone aware of a subq device that is intended for continuous use instead of intermittent injections? I am aware of the Insuflon which we use for injections but it cannot easily be converted to continuous use. Also, is there anyone using hylenex or another product with continuous infusions?
Thanks, Angela
Angela,
I was recently in a group discussion where nurses were talking about using Hylenex for SQ infusions in peds. Can't remember any details or even who was involved, but I know I have heard recent discussions of this.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
www.hadawayassociates.com
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
You may want to look at Smiths Medical Cleo90 Infusion Set (www.cleoinfusionsets.com). We have converted to this as it is the only safety SQ set available at present. We use it for continuous infusions via electronic pump or intermittent injections.
Daphne Broadhurst
Desjardins Pharmacy
Ottawa, Canada
Daphne Broadhurst
Desjardins Pharmacy
Ottawa, Canada