How to infuse an elastomeric pump

[@sarahwooley6367]

Excellent technique. An RN FOR 34 years. I would add two things. It is said in the home aseptic technique is fine. But we also use a mask so airborne bacteria you may be exhaling over the port while connecting the infusion and inserting it into the PICC LINE. ALSO USE A NEW PAIR OF STERILE GLOVES TO START AND END-

[@susanconard5156]

I'm on this type of elastomeric pump by Accu Flo with my picc line. Have had a LOT of air bubbles in the line and was getting bad headaches! Recently found if I start the medicine first in the line then clamp it and screw on the device it doesn't get hardly any bubbles like before! The drug might make the difference mine is the antibiotic Nafcillan.

[@kathleenlaw6146]

Thank you, Very helpful. Husband, home care nurse and I learned something.

[@infusionsolutions]

+Kathleen Law I am glad it was of use to you!

[@karenlasseter407]

You didn't prime the tubing, do u not have to do this?

[@charlesrayiii]

Thank you for the instruction! working with wife for her stem cell transplant! awesome

[@canefan17]

Where can I find the elastic picc band you were wearing around your arm?

[@sandyheisler2830]

fantastic video! thank you for making it!

[@freddiespinoza]

Very good explanation.

[@Mladybug70]

Well done. Thanks.

[@dahltonguilbeau4354]

Thanks for this video.