what is an eclipse ball?

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

Thanks, Lauren
I'm assuming they are quite expensive then?</end quote></div>

Yes it is one of the more expensive methods of administering iv meds. I had to fight for mine with my home agency because they said it wasnt covered.

When speaking with my insurance company I found that NO method of adminstering the meds was covered. The insurance paid a flat rate for the med intself. They didnt care how it got administered.

So the home agency wanted to do it the cheapest way that way it didnt cut into their profit. IF your doctor ORDERS eclipse balls they have to give it to you. There are a FEW meds that are time sensitive that might have to go into a push syring style instead, but just about everything else can go in the eclipse balls....dont let them tell you otherwise!!!!

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

Thanks, Lauren
I'm assuming they are quite expensive then?</end quote></div>

Yes it is one of the more expensive methods of administering iv meds. I had to fight for mine with my home agency because they said it wasnt covered.

When speaking with my insurance company I found that NO method of adminstering the meds was covered. The insurance paid a flat rate for the med intself. They didnt care how it got administered.

So the home agency wanted to do it the cheapest way that way it didnt cut into their profit. IF your doctor ORDERS eclipse balls they have to give it to you. There are a FEW meds that are time sensitive that might have to go into a push syring style instead, but just about everything else can go in the eclipse balls....dont let them tell you otherwise!!!!

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

Thanks, Lauren
I'm assuming they are quite expensive then?</end quote></div>

Yes it is one of the more expensive methods of administering iv meds. I had to fight for mine with my home agency because they said it wasnt covered.

When speaking with my insurance company I found that NO method of adminstering the meds was covered. The insurance paid a flat rate for the med intself. They didnt care how it got administered.

So the home agency wanted to do it the cheapest way that way it didnt cut into their profit. IF your doctor ORDERS eclipse balls they have to give it to you. There are a FEW meds that are time sensitive that might have to go into a push syring style instead, but just about everything else can go in the eclipse balls....dont let them tell you otherwise!!!!

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>

Thanks, Lauren
I'm assuming they are quite expensive then?</end quote>

Yes it is one of the more expensive methods of administering iv meds. I had to fight for mine with my home agency because they said it wasnt covered.

When speaking with my insurance company I found that NO method of adminstering the meds was covered. The insurance paid a flat rate for the med intself. They didnt care how it got administered.

So the home agency wanted to do it the cheapest way that way it didnt cut into their profit. IF your doctor ORDERS eclipse balls they have to give it to you. There are a FEW meds that are time sensitive that might have to go into a push syring style instead, but just about everything else can go in the eclipse balls....dont let them tell you otherwise!!!!

 

[JazzysMom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lilywing</b></i>
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<br />Thanks, Lauren
<br />I'm assuming they are quite expensive then?</end quote>
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<br />Yes it is one of the more expensive methods of administering iv meds. I had to fight for mine with my home agency because they said it wasnt covered.
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<br />When speaking with my insurance company I found that NO method of adminstering the meds was covered. The insurance paid a flat rate for the med intself. They didnt care how it got administered.
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<br />So the home agency wanted to do it the cheapest way that way it didnt cut into their profit. IF your doctor ORDERS eclipse balls they have to give it to you. There are a FEW meds that are time sensitive that might have to go into a push syring style instead, but just about everything else can go in the eclipse balls....dont let them tell you otherwise!!!!
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[just1more]

I would try your home health supplier and ask/push nicely.

I did some digging and posted somewhere else on here a few months ago about the price diff. It is a bit more, but well worth it not to be attached to a pump.

They are about the size of a tennis ball (depending on med) and you can do anything while they are hooked up so you don't need electricity or a pump. We use them exclusively on our son as tying a hyper 7yr old down 4x/day is not fun at all.


Edit to add old thread on balls with tons of info (pricing on page 2):

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=39954&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear">Thread on Eclipse Balls</a>

 

[just1more]

I would try your home health supplier and ask/push nicely.

I did some digging and posted somewhere else on here a few months ago about the price diff. It is a bit more, but well worth it not to be attached to a pump.

They are about the size of a tennis ball (depending on med) and you can do anything while they are hooked up so you don't need electricity or a pump. We use them exclusively on our son as tying a hyper 7yr old down 4x/day is not fun at all.


Edit to add old thread on balls with tons of info (pricing on page 2):

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=39954&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear">Thread on Eclipse Balls</a>

 

[just1more]

I would try your home health supplier and ask/push nicely.

I did some digging and posted somewhere else on here a few months ago about the price diff. It is a bit more, but well worth it not to be attached to a pump.

They are about the size of a tennis ball (depending on med) and you can do anything while they are hooked up so you don't need electricity or a pump. We use them exclusively on our son as tying a hyper 7yr old down 4x/day is not fun at all.


Edit to add old thread on balls with tons of info (pricing on page 2):

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=39954&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear">Thread on Eclipse Balls</a>

 

[just1more]

I would try your home health supplier and ask/push nicely.

I did some digging and posted somewhere else on here a few months ago about the price diff. It is a bit more, but well worth it not to be attached to a pump.

They are about the size of a tennis ball (depending on med) and you can do anything while they are hooked up so you don't need electricity or a pump. We use them exclusively on our son as tying a hyper 7yr old down 4x/day is not fun at all.


Edit to add old thread on balls with tons of info (pricing on page 2):

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=39954&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear">Thread on Eclipse Balls</a>

 

[just1more]

I would try your home health supplier and ask/push nicely.
<br />
<br />I did some digging and posted somewhere else on here a few months ago about the price diff. It is a bit more, but well worth it not to be attached to a pump.
<br />
<br />They are about the size of a tennis ball (depending on med) and you can do anything while they are hooked up so you don't need electricity or a pump. We use them exclusively on our son as tying a hyper 7yr old down 4x/day is not fun at all.
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<br />
<br />Edit to add old thread on balls with tons of info (pricing on page 2):
<br />
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=39954&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear">Thread on Eclipse Balls</a>
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[MissAlexsBP]

Hello!

Yeah, I personally like the eclipse ball just because I can put it in my purse or pocket and not worry about flipping the pump button to "not infusing" because there is not button! Yes, it does take longer, but I find it more convienent. But, you do need to check on it every now and then to see if its done because they don't have the alarm when its done. So, I just set an alarm on my phone or something.

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[MissAlexsBP]

Hello!

Yeah, I personally like the eclipse ball just because I can put it in my purse or pocket and not worry about flipping the pump button to "not infusing" because there is not button! Yes, it does take longer, but I find it more convienent. But, you do need to check on it every now and then to see if its done because they don't have the alarm when its done. So, I just set an alarm on my phone or something.

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[MissAlexsBP]

Hello!

Yeah, I personally like the eclipse ball just because I can put it in my purse or pocket and not worry about flipping the pump button to "not infusing" because there is not button! Yes, it does take longer, but I find it more convienent. But, you do need to check on it every now and then to see if its done because they don't have the alarm when its done. So, I just set an alarm on my phone or something.

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[MissAlexsBP]

Hello!

Yeah, I personally like the eclipse ball just because I can put it in my purse or pocket and not worry about flipping the pump button to "not infusing" because there is not button! Yes, it does take longer, but I find it more convienent. But, you do need to check on it every now and then to see if its done because they don't have the alarm when its done. So, I just set an alarm on my phone or something.

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[MissAlexsBP]

Hello!
<br />
<br />Yeah, I personally like the eclipse ball just because I can put it in my purse or pocket and not worry about flipping the pump button to "not infusing" because there is not button! Yes, it does take longer, but I find it more convienent. But, you do need to check on it every now and then to see if its done because they don't have the alarm when its done. So, I just set an alarm on my phone or something.
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[lilywing]

Thanks everybody!
I'll make sure to ask my doctor about the availablity in Canada when I go to clinic on Wed!

 

[lilywing]

Thanks everybody!
I'll make sure to ask my doctor about the availablity in Canada when I go to clinic on Wed!

 

[lilywing]

Thanks everybody!
I'll make sure to ask my doctor about the availablity in Canada when I go to clinic on Wed!

 

[lilywing]

Thanks everybody!
I'll make sure to ask my doctor about the availablity in Canada when I go to clinic on Wed!

 

[lilywing]

Thanks everybody!
<br />I'll make sure to ask my doctor about the availablity in Canada when I go to clinic on Wed!