Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 5 – Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
5.1 Infusion Site Selection
and Care
WARNING
DO use only FDA cleared insulin infusion sets
with a standard Luer-lock connection and
follow their instructions for use. Failure to do
so may result in over delivery or under delivery
of insulin and may cause very low or very high
blood glucose.
WARNING
DO NOT ignore infusion set cannula fractures.
Infusion set cannulas may fracture on rare
occasions. If an infusion set cannula breaks
and no portion of it is visible above the skin,
do not attempt to remove it. Seek professional
medical help if you have symptoms of infection
or inflammation—redness, swelling or pain—at
the insertion site. If you experience a broken
infusion set cannula, please report this to
Tandem Customer Technical Support at (877)
801-6901.
PRECAUTION
CHECK your infusion site daily for proper
placement and leaks. REPLACE your infusion
set if you notice leaks around the site.
Improperly placed sites or leaks around the
infusion site can result in under delivery of
insulin.
» Any scars, moles, stretch marks,
or tattoos.
» Areas within 3 inches of your
CGM sensor site.
Site Rotation:
PRECAUTION
CHANGE your infusion set every 48–72 hours
as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap
before handling the infusion set and thoroughly
clean the insertion site on your body to avoid
infection. Contact your healthcare provider if
you have symptoms of infection at your insulin
infusion site.
•
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.
General Guidelines
WARNING
DO NOT place your infusion set on any scars,
lumps, moles, stretch marks or tattoos. Placing
your infusion set in these areas can cause
swelling, irritation or infection. This can affect
insulin absorption and cause high or low blood
glucose.
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.