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Old 02-25-2012, 03:52 AM
Mburke17 Mburke17 is offline
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Default Iv prep

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Originally Posted by Jims3400 View Post
Don't know if this would work for your reaction but when I inject on my stomach I clean with benOin instead of plain alcohol. I have problems w the stub sweating off and the benzoin leaves a sticky film that helps the stub adhere. Maybe that would protect your skin from the glue? Ask your physician - it's expensive but he might get it covered by your ins since you have an allergy. Good luck!
To add to Jims3400...you could also try IV Prep pads (same size as alcohol swabs) and are very inexpensive. You can get them through Medtronic.
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