From:
"Kim Hellems"
Date: 2006-07-27 16:37:58 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Ringers Shelf Life?
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
An open bag of any kind of fluids should not be kept for more than a week.
This is what we learned in veterinary technology school. The needle size is
more preference than anything else . The larger the size needle, the faster
the fluids will go through. I wouldn't use anything smaller than a 22 Gauge
needle and nothing larger than an 18 G.
The opened bag can be saved and warmed in the microwave for when you need a
hot "water bottle." We used them in the hospital for sick animals or
post-op. Just microwave them for 1-3 minutes depending on the strength of
your microwave.
Kim H., LVT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Debbie Hunton" <reynapaubi@yahoo.com>
To: "Ferret Health List" <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:15 AM
>I have not been able to find anywhere (although it's quite likely I missed
>it) the shelf life of an open bag of Ringers (sub-q fluid). I used it for
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