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Using the Pod
Prepare the infusion site
You can reduce the risk of infection at the infusion site by following aseptic technique and disinfecting the infusion site. Before
applying a new Pod, always:
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Use soap to wash the infusion site.
Antibacterial soap may irritate skin, especially at the
infusion site. Ask your healthcare provider how to
treat any skin irritation.
3. Dry the site with a clean towel.
4. Use an alcohol prep swab to disinfect the infusion site. Start at
the center of the site and gently rub outward in a circular
motion.
5. Let the site air-dry thoroughly. Do not blow on the site to dry
it.
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Apply the new Pod
Prepare the Pod for applying to your infusion site:
1. To remove the needle cap on the underside of the Pod, pull it
upward (Figure 5-14). Do not remove needle cap until
instructed by the PDM.
When you remove the needle cap, a drop of insulin
may be visible at the end of the needle.
Figure 5-14
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Figure 5-15
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