Infusion Site Selection And Care - Tandem T:Slim User Manual

Chapter 5 – Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
5.1 Infusion Site Selection
and Care
WARNINGS
» Use only FDA cleared insulin infusion sets with
a standard luer-lock connection and consult
its instructions for use. Failure to do so may
result in over-infusion or under-infusion and
may cause serious injury or death.
» Change your infusion set every 48–72 hours.
Consult your healthcare provider for more
information.
» Use only single-use disposable cartridges
from Tandem Diabetes Care. The efficacy
of your t:slim Pump cannot be guaranteed
if cartridges other than those manufactured
by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. are used or
if cartridges are filled more than once. Use
of cartridges not manufactured by Tandem
Diabetes Care, Inc. or reuse of cartridges
may result in over-infusion or under-infusion
and may cause serious injury or death.
» Only use Humalog
® or NovoLog ® U-100
insulin, as any lesser or greater concentration
can result in serious health consequences.
Only Humalog and NovoLog have been
® ®
tested by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc., and
found to be safe for use in the t:slim Pump.
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General Guidelines
Site Selection:
Your infusion set can be worn
•
anywhere on your body that you
would normally inject insulin.
Absorption varies from site to
site. Discuss options with your
healthcare provider.
The most commonly used sites
•
are the abdomen, upper buttocks,
hips, upper arms, and upper legs.
The abdomen is the most popular
•
site because of access to fatty
tissue. If using the abdominal area,
AVOID:
» Areas that would constrict
the site such as the belt line,
waistline, or where you would
normally bend.
» Areas 2 inches around your
belly button.
» Any scars, moles, stretch marks,
or tattoos.
» Areas within 3 inches of your
sensor site, if using Continuous
Glucose Monitoring.
Site Rotation:
The infusion set must be replaced
•
and rotated every 48–72 hours, or
more often if needed.
With experience, you will find
•
areas that not only provide
better absorption, but are more
comfortable. Keep in mind, using
the same areas may cause scarring
or lumps which can affect insulin
absorption.
Consult your healthcare provider to
•
establish a rotation schedule that
best fits your needs.
Keep it clean:
When changing your infusion set,
•
use clean techniques to avoid an
infection.
Wash your hands, use antiseptic
•
wipes or infusion site preparation
products, and keep the area clean.
Site preparation products that have
•
both an antiseptic and an adhesive
are encouraged.
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