From:
"Uli"
Date: 2006-07-28 10:56:17 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Ringers Shelf Life?
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
When one of my ferrets received fluids for chronic renal failure, I used a
21g butterfly needle on him. I usually use 23g for giving injections and m=
y
vets use 21g for Clavamox as it is thick over here in the UK.
I found this page on giving fluids, it is about cats but has info on the
fluids and shelf life once opened:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/cat_fluids.asp
These are some paragraphs from the above page regarding the fluids:
Fluids do not contain a preservative, so ideally they should only be used
only once and then any remainder should be discarded. Most veterinarians
stock fluids in 1,000 ml bags. This volume is larger than is given to a cat=
at one time. You may be given instructions to draw fluids from the same bag=
for a few days. See the instructions below for suggestions on how to preven=
t
contamination of the bag of fluids.
Follow your veterinarian's instructions for handling the fluids sterilely s=
o
the container of fluids is not contaminated, and you may be able to use the=
same container of fluids for a few days, if recommended by your
veterinarian. =
Clean the rubber stopper of the injection port with an antiseptic solution
such as NovalsanR (chlorhexadine) or BetadineR (povidone iodine) before
inserting the needle, if more than one puncture will be made through the
stopper.
Alcohol takes about 30 minutes of contact before bacteria are killed, so it=
is not a good solution to use for this purpose.
Always use a sterile needle to draw fluids from the sterile container. Do
not use the same needle to give the fluids to the cat, and then place that
needle back into the fluid container as it will become contaminated with
bacteria from the skin. =
If you use an 18g (pink) needle to draw from the solution container and a
20g (yellow) needle to give the fluids, it will be less confusing. =
Never use a bag of fluids if it appears cloudy.
-----Original Message-----
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
my cat twice, but she passed away. I would like to keep it around "in case=
of emergency" with my ferrets, but only for as long as it's good.
Also, is the "needle" used for a cat the same size as used for a ferret?
If not, what size do I need for the fuzzies?
Any info would be appreciated.
Debbie
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