Check list

[racer-x]

I have been reading a lot on how to do a infusions and just about read to give it a try. I was wondering if someone could look over this shopping list and tell me if
it looks good or missing something? I will leave one set of catheters which should save about $100.

I would be willing to share supplies if some was willing to show me 1st hand.

Thanks

[B8rBear]

So ... looking at your list, you do have some redundancies on it.

Saline ... check
B Braun 22g Safety catheters ... check
Amsina 60 drops per ml ... NO (too slow)
Medex Protective catheter ... No (you already have a good one above)
Tourniquet ... interesting choice .. I can see using that to isolate the balls ... good choice. (you can probably reuse them ... a LOT)
Amsino 10 drops per ml ... check (better than the one above, faster infusion).

Things missing ... alcohol or chlorhexadine prep pads for cleansing the site, gloves, gauze for helping seal the hole post infusion, small bandaids and denture adhesive (also for sealing the hole). Some or all of these items not on your list can be purchased at a drug store.

I hope that helps.

[racer-x]

MAN A REALLY BIG THANKS,,,For the read through

I have the both the Alcohol and Chlorhexdine Pads already here. I have several friends that are diabetic and I live to far out in the country to have to run into town for something. Plus I really like be prepared for what might ever come down the line. I have enough stuff in my medical kit at the house to to stitch someone up if needed. So I am pretty good there.

I did not have the Denture adhesive but do believe I have some Dermabond (Medical Grade Super Glue type skin adhesive) I will
Pick some up now. Thanks

The Tourniquets seemed interesting and cheap enough. Just thought I would try them. Plus I need a few for the emergency supplies Just in case I need to control bleeding around here.

Thanks

[B8rBear]

My pleasure ... I do what I can to help anyone venturing into this foray.

Lemme know how it goes with the derma bond ... and by the way, where did you get it??? I used to use Super/Krazy glue but, found it was hard to get it completely dry before applying it. I'd have to reseal my puncture many many times. That's why I switched to the denture adhesive and small bandaids (at the recommendation of Sbxguy). I'd be more interested in the derma bond if it handles a wet environment better than super glue. Given what it is, I would imagine it does do better in a wet situation. I'd rather not look down and see a bandaid! Kinda destroys the aesthetics of the beautiful balls I just made !! You may not need the denture adhesive and band aid if the derma bond works.

Keep in touch.

[justabitbigger]

also post a follow up on how it was ordering with that place. Prices are cheap!

[B8rBear]

I have ordered from them a couple times. Both were un eventful. Package arrived in a timely fashion and the order was complete and correct!

[racer-x]

I think I might still need some help it seem to keep filling right on one side like its a little lumpy but if i push it is seems to go somewhere....

[B8rBear]

I think I might still need some help it seem to keep filling right on one side like its a little lumpy but if i push it is seems to go somewhere....

I usually fill on one side (same as needle) first. I do exactly what you are doing" squeeze it, and then it begins to balance out. My theory is, some of us have more fatty tissue in our scrotal sac and when we "infiltrate" that with IV fluid! it will need a little help moving around to the other side. I assume your "balls" even out over night? Mine my be uneven when I'm done with the infusion but, with in a few hours, they are even!

Does that help?

[B8rBear]

Here's the checklist ... just posted this message to bring it to the foreground again for some folks who were asking for it.

[PumperSoCal]

I was looking at other places recently as I've wanted to infuse again. Atlantic Med Supply is out of .9 saline currently. I just missed a sale there I guess. Checked out BP. But I found out they require a prescription and Dr. authorization. I don't know if that's different from when this thread was originally posted last year. Just an FYI for anyone wanting to buy from them.

[racer-x]

I think they might say that just to cover themselves, I was never asked about a one, Order was complete and no complaint with them.

[PumperSoCal]

Huh. Well I'll have to give it a go then. Thanks for the info.

[ShawnCohen]

I just placed an order with BP Medical and it's on hold pending physician authorization form. We'll see if it goes though or is rejected.

[PumperSoCal]

It will be interesting to see what happens. Otherwise it looks like I'm waiting until I find some place else to get it from.

[PumperSoCal]

Well...judging by there not being an update on the status in 5 business days, I'd say either the saline shortage caught up to BP or the order was rejected.