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Title: Injecting iron into dialyzer
Post by: Tricializ on October 19, 2022, 03:24:52 PM

Hi all.
I have to start doing the iron injections for my husband during dialysis. I have been shown two ways but rather briefly. One is pre-rinseback inject into venous line on his CVC over 10 minutes. The other is in the last 5 minutes of dialysis into the dialyzer. Is there any trick to this? I have watched it and how you inject it as it pulsates. But I also know there is risk of air if not done properly when initially setting up. Anyone do it this way? Like do I turn off the pump when connecting or keep it running and then just do the pulsating? Thanks for any tips.

Title: Re: Injecting iron into dialyzer
Post by: Tricializ on October 19, 2022, 03:26:23 PM

Meant after rinseback.