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Minimizing
Site Reactions
Can you minimize site reactions through your
choice of supplies? Many patients say yes!
Things to keep in mind:
• Longer needles often help reduce site reactions;
• Go for more sites and less drug per site
if you are still having problems;
• Inserting dry needles will minimize
skin irritation;
• Watch out for dressing and tape sensitivities;
• Starting with a slower flow rate helps reduce initial
local reactions (see tubing chart).
Note: Site reactions in new patients usually diminish
over time as the sub-q depots become more developed.
For more details, see Troubleshooting on page 15.
A Balanced Infusion
Through DynEQ™
What does DynEQ™ mean for you?
DynEQ™ (Dynamic equilibrium) balances your fastest
infusion with your most comfortable one. You get to infuse as
rapidly as your provider recommends. If the pressure in your
site(s) increases, the system immediately responds by automatically slowing down. The pump will maintain a safe
pressure of 13.5 psi throughout the infusion (see below).
Other pumps, designed for constant flow (such as electronic
pumps), respond to tissue saturation by increasing pumping
pressure to maintain their programmed flow rate. High pump
pressures can cause high pressures within infusion sites, leading
to more problems at each site (shown below).
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