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How to Mix Your Desferal
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Slowly add sterile water to each Desferal vial (your doctor or nurse will
tell you how much water you need for each vial of Desferal)9. In order for the Desferal to dilute, you need to mix the sterile water and Desferal. Put the vial between the palms of your two hands and rub them back and fourth. This will help the Desferal dilute. Do not shake it! Once the liquid is clear and there is no trace of white powder, then the Desferal is completely diluted and ready to use. If the liquid appears cloudy, do not use that vial. Keep it to show your nurse, doctor or the healthcare company who supplies your Desferal, and start with step one with a new vial! 10. Wipe the tops of all Desferal vials with a new sterile alcohol pad. Insert the straight needle with the syringe attached into vial and draw out the diluted Desferal. Once all the vials are drawn, take the straight needle off the syringe and discard it in the sharps container. 11. Connect syringe to one of the tubing. Apply a sterile sub-Q needle to the other end. Fill the tubing with diluted Desferal until a small drop comes out the end of the needle. 12. Strap the syringe to the pump. Lock by screwing the clamp located on the side of the pump. Make sure it is securely on the pump and that the battery works. 13. Using a Povidone-Iodine pad, scrub the area where you plan to infuse the Desferal and wait 2 minutes. Clean off the iodine with a new sterile alcohol pad. <next> |
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