iv prep

frige · #1 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 08:14 AM

what kind of iv prep do you use, and where do you get it.
-john

Cyborg · #2 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 08:33 AM

I.V. Prep by Smith & Nephew. I get mine from Advanced Medical, who also supplies my insulin, glucose tabs, cartridges and reservoirs.

Lloyd · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 08:53 AM

I.V. Prep by Smith & Nephew. I get mine from Smith Medical.

-Lloyd

Gordonm · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 09:22 AM

Skin Prep by Smith & Nephew. I got it locally at first but found it cheaper on Ebay, even with shipping it was cheaper.

KritterMom · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 04:41 PM

I just use alcohol pads. Am I missing something? I don't have any problems with the infusion set sticking.

w5wjp · #6 (**permalink**) 03-26-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KritterMom

I just use alcohol pads. Am I missing something? I don't have any problems with the infusion set sticking.

IV Prep is just an alcohol pad with some "sticky" stuff in it. Helps to keep sets stay stuck.

notme · #7 (**permalink**) 03-26-2007, 10:16 AM

I stopped using IV prep about two months ago. I was having a harder time keeping sets attached with it than without it. Alcohol pads seem to work better, but honestly, I just put them on without anything.

Oh....the question. I have a ton of IV prep and it is Smith & Nephew.