[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 ~~~

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

Re: [Felvtalk] Sub Q fluids

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

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