How To Remove Trusteel Infusion Set

Assume your infusion set has failed any time that you experience 2 unexplained highs in a row that don t respond to correction boluses or remain high for over 5 hours on your cgm.

How to remove trusteel infusion set. With its additional adhesive pad it provides extra security against needle dislodging. When inserting the trusteel needle create a skin fold in order to reduce the risk of. The set s simplicity and security make it a good choice for those who. The trusteel infusion set uses a 29 gauge stainless steel needle in place of a flexible cannula tubing and connector needle plastic tubing that allows insulin to flow from your insulin pump to you.

Your healthcare provider or pump trainer will help you determine which set is right for you. I am going to be trying out the tandem trusteel infusion set next week. 90 degree soft angled soft or 90 degree steel. Watch this video to learn about the different types of infusion sets as well as basic precautions and considerations.

The trusteel infusion set features a very fine 29 gauge 90 degree stainless steel needle for those who prefer the reliability of steel sets but don t want to compromise on comfort. Carefully remove the needle guard by gently pulling it taking care not to touch the needle itself. I recently had a bent cannula using the xc infusion set. While holding the set by the retaining wings carefully remove the adhesive backing paper of the infusion set.

I actually prefer to put it in on my own however the small bit of tubing. The dose will often be higher than expected due to the prior loss of basal insulin. I find that insulin absorbs immediately after insertion unlike other infusion sets where i had to bolus or use a temp basal to prevent post insertion highs. Within the last year i have become a convert to metal infusion sets and with tandem that is trusteel.

I am not concerned about the lack of a inserter. Pain with trusteel sets. Our infusion sets also come with a choice of cannulas. I ve been using the tandem t slim for about about two months.

I had this happen to me a couple of times when i was on a medtronic pump.