Insulin Pumps

Pump Prep

Sterile Technique Insulin & Dressings Infusion Sets Infusion Sites Site Sterilization
Prevent Infections Infusion Set Prep Insertion Safety Loop

Use Sterile Technique

Sterile technique is always important when using a device that creates a hole in our critical defense called the skin. Three key steps make infections and abscesses less likely:

1. The countertop on which the infusion set and equipment are placed before insertion can be another source for bacteria. Use a clean countertop and keep critical items like the infusion set safely in their sterile wrapping prior to insertion.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm to hot running water. Rub hands vigorously for at least 10-15 seconds as you wash them. Pay attention to the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers, and under fingernails.Hands come in contact with lots of contaminated objects through the day. Washing the hands thoroughly with plain old soap eliminates most of the bacteria originating from these contacts.
3. Another source for bacteria is the breath exiting the mouth and nose. Do not blow on the infusion site or anything else to dry it. Keep your reservoir and infusion set at eye level to avoid breathing on them.

Other Helpful Info

• Read Pumping Insulin for easy steps on how to succeed with your insulin pump.
• Compare Current Pumps - Compare the facts on the most used pumps on today's market.
• Differences in calculating BOB - Different insulin pumps will recommend very different bolus amounts. Find out why these differences are important and when they will occur by viewing our BOB slideshow
• Infusion Set Review - List ofinfusion sets available to the public and their compatibility with the various pumps.
• New Advanced Pumping Slide Show - Presentation covering the function of a pump, the proper use, rules for control and much more.
• Pump Help - Covers of common pump-related problems and solutions.
• Pump Life - Testimonial from a veteran pumper.
• Pumps and Children - Children with pumps information
• Pump Accessories for Children and Adults - Packs and other fun pump accessories

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