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APPENDIX F Side Port Catheter flush
procedure
When delivery of insulin is impaired due to catheter tip obstruction, the Catheter
may be flushed using 5 - 10 ml of RINSE BUFFER, MMT-2008.
Supplies and solutions
Prior to performing this procedure, assemble the necessary supplies and solutions
as outlined below:
Supplies
Steri-Strips
®
and markers
Local anesthesia
Sharps container
•PPC
Oral or IV glucose
Glucose monitoring equipment
•Drapes
One (1) scale - 0.01 gram resolution
One (1) sterile bag for PPC (intestinal or cassette bags work well)
One (1) Side port locating template, MMT-4106
Five (5) Refill kits, MMT-4105
Six (6) Medtronic MiniMed MMT-4102 refill needles. (Extra needles
should be available to use as needed)
Eight (8) 18 gauge regular bevel needles
One (1) 10 or 20 ml Luer Lock
®
syringe
One (1) stopcock - 2 way