Infusion Site Management Guide
Infusion Set Selection
Filling volume
(1) Infusion sets are packaged with a variety of
tubing lengths and therefore different filling volumes. The longer the tubing,
the more insulin it takes to fill it.
(2) Some infusion set tubings are
co-extruded, which means that there is a tube within a tube, creating a
smaller inner diameter; advantages include less filling volume and decreased
likelihood of kinking.
Insertion technique
(1) Some people prefer a quick insertion while
others prefer a slow, controlled insertion. See the Infusion
Set Selection Chart on the insert to determine which sets are designed for
each technique.
(2) Regardless of the insertion technique, the set should
be inserted in one smooth motion.
One-handed versus two-handed
Infusion sets that can be inserted
with only one hand are useful for people with dexterity problems or those who
can use only one hand.
Alternate site placement
Generally, steel needle sets inserted at
90° can be inserted with one hand because it may not be necessary to pinch the
skin upon insertion.
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