Re: [QUAD-L] UTI bug treated with a "bomb"

[greg]

Yes I had it twice. The first time my IV kept blowing. The 2nd time they put in a pic line. Lasted the whole time.. Lots better than going to ER or Doc every day for a IV. Greg > Have anybody ever had had "bomb" IV therapy at home 🏡? > > I have a super bug ðŸÅ“ being treated with Tobramycin 240mgs every > 24 hours for 5 days. It's quite fascinating, the "bomb" must be > refrigerated. > A infusion nurse comes out and starts the IV then instructs Pete > how to do in on his own ... no needles involved. > The "bomb" works through  Constant delicate pressure. Pete flushes > out the line, then attaches the "bomb" releases a clamp and it > takes 1 hour for it to deflate ... it is so cool 😎. > Then he flashes the line again. > > Blood work was taken after the line was establish and more will be > taken when I see my infectious disease doctor in a week. > > I'm so grateful for this Technology where I don't need to be in the > hospital. > > If anybody would like to see a picture of the "bomb" email me and > I'll send it. > > Bobbie > > "Be the change you want to see in the world". Gandhi