Are you going to Mexico or China? We are currently in China and Jake has
terrible veins. They drew blood the first day and it took 2 attempts, then when
the first IV they gave him took 5 attempts. Now we have found a nurse from the
pediatric floor who is excellent at IVs. She has gotten the last 3 on the first
attempt. That is very rare for Jake because his veins are so small. I have
been very pleased. I am not sure what size the iv's are but i will ask.
Christi
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> From: "Castle" <castletowery@...>
> Date: 2007/07/06 Fri PM 04:56:45 EDT
> To: stemcellsafety@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [stemcellsafety] size of IV for stem cells? Anyone know!?!
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> I am curious as to what gauge IV is used for transplanting stem cells?
> Do any of you know? We are going for stem cells and want to have them
> does via IV instead of just subQ(shot under the skin) but Cayden is a
> hard stick and many times her veins blow easily...so I was wondering
> how big an IV catheter they typically use??
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> A better question may be how small an IV can be used and not damage the
> cells?
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> If anyone has some answers that would be very helpful!
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> Thanks!
> Castle
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