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Hypertonic saline- waiting list?
- Thread starter AnD
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
Why not?</end quote></div>
I am sure Amy will say it has to do with the sterility.
The head of therapy at my clinic told me I could put the vials (I dont use syringes to dispense) in a disposable paper cup with a disposable baggie over it to use again.
I would imagine if your refridgerator is gross or you keep it for too lengthy of a time it would be at higher risk.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her <img src=""> ). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her <img src=""> ). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her <img src=""> ). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.</end quote></div>
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.</end quote></div>
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>AnD</b></i>
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
). I only use the syringes to store it in, since I figured it was the cleanest way (then I've been putting it in a zippy in the 'fridge). So you just save your leftover 10%, and not the mixed 7%? I don't save any of it for more than 24 hrs.</end quote></div>
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
Thanks, yes, that's what she said (I pm'd her
I am not currently using HS, but when I did...YES I kept the 10% vial & the 3% vial. It was not mixed yet. I mixed when I put it into the neb cup.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>sakasuka</b></i>
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
This stuff is so cheap, guys, It's not pulmozyme.
Throw the vial out when you're done and use a new one.
Why risk contamination?!</end quote></div>
I have to say that even tho my family isnt living paycheck to paycheck that even a $10. copay can make a difference some months. When you have as many meds as we do....it adds up as you know. YES going into the hospital can be costly also, but I dont advocate keeping these vials for weeks on end. I realize to you there is no such thing as a safe amount of time. I respect your views and appreciate your concerns. I just want to let people realize that sometimes we have to do things that are "questionable" to get by. Its not always cut and dry!!
OK... got a call late last night that although Walgreens had SAID they could order the 10% for me, they cannot. Their supplier does NOT have the stuff and she said she even called them and they were not able to pull up the 10% with the NDC or anything. So, now I"m back to square 1. Urgh. This is extremely frustrating. I will start calling pharmacies today, I guess. I hope I can get it... My last resort is to go on the waiting list at CFS, which is NOT my first choice! Ridiculous.
OK... got a call late last night that although Walgreens had SAID they could order the 10% for me, they cannot. Their supplier does NOT have the stuff and she said she even called them and they were not able to pull up the 10% with the NDC or anything. So, now I"m back to square 1. Urgh. This is extremely frustrating. I will start calling pharmacies today, I guess. I hope I can get it... My last resort is to go on the waiting list at CFS, which is NOT my first choice! Ridiculous.
OK... got a call late last night that although Walgreens had SAID they could order the 10% for me, they cannot. Their supplier does NOT have the stuff and she said she even called them and they were not able to pull up the 10% with the NDC or anything. So, now I"m back to square 1. Urgh. This is extremely frustrating. I will start calling pharmacies today, I guess. I hope I can get it... My last resort is to go on the waiting list at CFS, which is NOT my first choice! Ridiculous.