[Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids
Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids
Yes, they expire and the date should be on the bag, at least it is on the ones I get. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids
Sometimes there is an expiration date on the bag (not on all brands). I assume you mean an opened bagif it's a short time, like a few weeks, my vet said it's OK. Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 11:55 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids
If still sealed in the sterile bag, check the expiration date. Once the sterile bag is opened, keep the fluids refrigerated. I only keep an opened bag for one week, always refrigerated and always do my best to keep it sterile. The biggest problem is contamination and bacterial growth. If the bag is at all cloudy (keep in mind lacted ringers has potassium which gives it a slight yellow look but very minimal and the bag is sometimes not crystal clear so try to look in the middle where there is often a clear line) or you see things floating in it (not air bubbles those are always there) absolutely do not use it. You will basically be infusing you cat with a massive dose of bacteria. I am always cautious of this. You can use the lines for up to two bags, but always keep the ends sterile so as not to contaminate and carry over into a second bag. Always use new needles. Hope it helps. Jenny On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM, Kelley Saveika moonv...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, they expire and the date should be on the bag, at least it is on the ones I get. On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM, wendy wendy2...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone know how long the bags can be used? Do they expire and if so, about how long? Thanks, :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties stores and save a kitty life! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=rescuties-20 http://www.zazzle.com/rescuties* Buy or renew magazines and help our kitties! http://www.magfundraising.com/rescuties Please help Trooper! http://rescuties.chipin.com/trooper And it is the most divisive incivility to tell true animal lovers they can’t complain about it, that they can’t fight for the animals, that they should sit down and shut up and allow the killing to continue. - Nathan Winograd ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
