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luke

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I do use this system(they called it infusibulb, I guess they are the same technology), only one of my drugs can be infused this way though. If you have a unstable drug that can't be"premixed" for very long you can't use it. The only other bad point is that it is hard do determine that it is infusing because you can't see it drip. But, I can say it dosen't get much easier as far as IV's go. I will normally begin infusing when I leave work and let it infuse as I drive down the road.

Oh yea, to answer your quesion, the chamber is empty when you are done.


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NoDayButToday

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I have used the same technology too and found that the med is done when they outer laywr of the ball deflates and inside you can sort of see a rod-like shape left (I hope that made sense). I can't think of an example of a med that can't be used right now, but I do know they exist since I once had a med that required a pump at home LOL
 
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anonymous

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Coll - You are always such an amazing source of info and insight. Thanks. What you said is exactly what I found out. I didn't know if that inside cylinder stayed round or emptied and it does. Thanks again for not only this response but all of your great responses! Jo Ann
 
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luke

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I am unsure about those drugs, probably vancomycin can be. I know it can frozen safely so most likely it can be given through the bulb. I am unsure about the other because I have never used/seen it. I am sure the home health company will let you know. Also, I know that the bulb is actually considered a IV pump and not all insurance companies will cover it. The incurred costs will be higher so you might want to check into the price difference to you



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spicyone18

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As far as which drugs can be used I think it depends on what home health care agency you use and what your insurance covers. I have never used the bulb but in August I was on Tobra and Fortaz and I used a pump, this time (i just finished IVs today yay) I was on Tobra and Fortaz and they infused it by gravity drip which sucks! So in all I think it just depends on insurance and home health agency. Oh and by the way used different agencys.
 
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anonymous

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We call them readymeds and i have been using them for years. I love them because i don't have the pump to drag around with me and i can just stick the ball in my pocket and do whatever i want. I find it less confining than the other methods. I have also when being feed throught iv's used a small pump system for that purpose(tpn). I use the plastic balls everytime i do a tune up. The med is put in the inside bubble under presure and it just deflates as it is being empeted. I have used this system for meds that have ran thirty minutes or for over an hour. Once the bubble deflates the med is done.
 
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anonymous

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We use a system called Intermates-they look like baby bottles with the medicine inside in a tube like thingy. We were told that if something has to infuse for more than an hour this system could not be used. These portables are the BEST!
 
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anonymous

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Hi all - Well we are finishing up the IV portion of J's tune up tomorrow night. We used the mediballs for Vanco (over a three hour period to avoid red mans syndrome) and maxipime. It was very user friendly. Thanks for everyone's help. Jo Ann
 
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anonymous

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I use them every time I do home IV's. I have to pre-mix my meds and put them in that way. But they are perfect and so easy to use.
good luck,
Kelli
 
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