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10/31/09 12:00 PM

"How can I not lose my infusion site from sweating?"
Asked By: carrp1  
Category: Type 1

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Its November now. Its still 90 degrees in S. Florida. Ive been using Mastisol for a little while with my infusion sets and its tearing my skin up. Also, if I'm outside for anytime I still sweat the infusion set off. Literally its to the point that I cant go outside and work in the yard or exercise... Any advice? Thanks.

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11/04/09 11:02 PM

When your body perspires, moisture coming up from behind the infusion site dressing can loosen the adhesive. Reinforcing infusion sets with clear plastic dressings, such as IV 3000 or Tegaderm, is a common practice that can be helpful for people who rarely perspire. Their use, however, can aggravate the problem for individuals who do perspire, as they tend to trap moisture under the dressing as it comes up from the surface of the skin. In such case, the use of breathable tapes such as Hypafix by Smith & Nephew, Mefix Self Adhesive Fabric by Molnlycke, or 3M Durapore Surgical Tape, can help anchor the infusion site without trapping moisture against your skin. You can also try the use of a clear, unscented, antiperspirant spray on the skin, after cleaning the area with alcohol, prior to insertion of the site. Mastisol is one of the most aggressive means of keeping infusion sites in place, and as you have experienced, it can cause considerable skin irritation. A slightly less aggressive choice is Skin Tac “H” Liquid Adhesive Barrier, or Barrier Wipes by Torbot. Best to you in finding a product or combination of products that work for you!
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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