@fatboyqb: You are probably right. It took me a while to figure that one out. I just used my teeth. Although my brother gave me a single-handed tourniquet which helps a LOT.
@clumpymold for what exactly this is used for? im whithout headphones but i very, very curious! i think ur really brave and a big fighter! nice job, well done
@iiperento: Oh, I have to get periodic infusions for my XLA (you can Google it ;) ). Thank you for your kind words though. :) I just didn't want to be completely dependent on the nurses so I wanted to know how to do this myself if I really had to. ;)
@clumpymold No problem. Most people read descriptions before searching through posts for answers, so it's better to do that than have people asking you all the time.
@whatxliesxahead: *blushes* I'm seriously flattered. :) I'll have to remember this the next time I get a haircut. ;)
It's not as painful if you put the tourniquet on tighter. ;) And especially if you're poking yourself, believe it or not. The arm feels like plastic. Weird, I know. :P
@whatxliesxahead: Who's handsome? Me? I'm flattered. *blushes* I didn't even cut my hair for 2-3 months in this video. And I usually cut it every 2-3 WEEKS. :P
At first, it's something you'd never think you'd be able to do but, after a while, you just get curious and want to try it yourself. Well, at least that's what happened to me. :)
I'm horrified of self infusion. I have hemophilia and I have to be infused about 2 times a week. I'm going away for college in about two years and I'm gonna have to start doing it. My veins disappear whenever I even think about it, even with a tourniquet.
@omgbradley: Where do you live and why do you need regular infusions? Of platelets? You're lucky that they even allow you to do it yourself though. With my insurance company (Kaiser Permanente) in America, they don't allow me to. This video was supervised by the nurses and they know I've been coming here for years so they trusted me.
Have you tried putting the tourniquet on really tight? My veins show up much better that way. ;)
@clumpymold I live in rural Kentucky. Umm, I'm infused with recombinant Factor 8. My medicine isn't taken from human blood and it is made synthetically. Before I was born, most people had to have plasma.
Putting a tourniquet on with one hand is hard enough, but it wouldn't matter how tight I pull it, I just get nervous/scared and they disappear if I think about it at all. For being stuck over 4000 times, you'd think I'd overcome the fear of needles, but no. I still can't even look. xD
@omgbradley: So I assume you have hemophilia? You're the first person I've contacted with hemophilia. So how often do you have to get poked and for how long each time?
For me, after the first 1000 or so times of getting poked, I also couldn't stand to look at them even poke me. But, when I started pursuing medicine and had an interest in how to do it myself, all my fears went out the window. In fact, I was very curious as well as intrigued as to how they poked me...
...and that made the pokes totally painless. Also, to help ease any pain or difficulty in the nurses finding a vein, working out and/or exercising (e.g., jogging), helps TREMENDOUSLY! I'm surprised not many nurses know this but it's totally true. But I'm sure you already know that seeing that you get poked so often.
Okay, i sound kinda stupid for asking, but can someone plz explain to me what exactly self infusion is and what is the point to it? im very confused......
@rottweilerlover93: Self infusion is just putting a needle into your arm by yourself (as opposed to having someone like a nurse do it for you).
For most people, it's unnecessary to do your own infusion (self infusion). But for those that DO need an infusion, it really depends on their condition. Most people need infusions to bring medicine into their bloodstream (vs. bringing medicine into your muscles like a vaccine - intramuscular) for whatever condition they have.
I suffer from XLA aswell and i do weekly blood infusions at home do you still do it in hospital? because i was given the choice to do it at home when i was 14, maybe you should inquire about it because it would take me up to 7 hours in a hospital whereas at home it takes me an hour and its portable :)
@StoneSnipeSteve: Yes, I have to do it in the hospital. I'm located in the States and the medical system here sucks. My insurance company (Kaiser) won't send the medication to my home because it's a cost issue (I believe). Otherwise, I would probably do it myself (at least every other time or so). :(
@clumpymold oh right i live in the uk and we get free medical care, i used to hate doing in hospital cause i had to have 700ml injected at a time, followed by 100ml of flusher. I've been trying to upload a video of myself doing an infusion at home but for some reason youtube wont let me upload it.
@StoneSnipeSteve: Wow, 800ml is a considerable amount. I actually used to get 1000ml but that all depends on how much they dilute the medication. I have them dilute it to 10% now (instead of 5% which would be 1000ml) so it's only 500ml total now. I'd love to see your video if you could upload it someday. ;) Do you also use a retractable catheter or a butterfly needle?
@clumpymold I use a butterfly needle at home but at hospital i used to have a catheter in my left hand and yeah i have a pretty severe version of XLA it varies between people, some people just have weakened immune systems whereas i dont have one at all, my body doesn't produce b cells or t cells at all.
@StoneSnipeSteve: Wow, so you basically have no immune system? Is it still called XLA then? I thought XLA was only a complete absence of antibodies produced by defective B cells. Have you ever done your infusion using one of these needles (in my video)?
@clumpymold yeah its still called XLA there are many variations that are still considered XLA and i've never done a self infusion while i was at hospital, which probably would of been fun to try but meh i never really thought about doing it myself in hospital with a catheter
@icemom09: I have X-linked Agammaglobulinemia which requires regular infusions of gamma globulin. I don't have to do it myself, of course, but I just wanted to learn just "in case". :)
@johnjoe147: Haha, technically, you're right! But I've done it many times after that. In fact, I didn't even want her to help me AT ALL. I even told her that in the beginning. :( But she didn't actually TOTALLY help me stretch the skin. ;)
whats the point of wearing gloves if hes doing it to himself ? he staralized the access site with disinfectant and thats all he really needs ... gloves would be more useful if someone was doing it for him to protect them from his blood and germs ..as for him using gloves would just make the access much harder ...
I would assume he disinfected his hands ...but none the less even if he dident hes touching himself so it really dosent matter ...im not here to argue with you im just trying to clarify it better for you ..Ive been doing infusions since i was 10 years old so i have a pretty good idea of whats going on ..
Because I am v. uncumfortable in hospital,I am in and out like a yo-yo!A doc once described it as a self defence mechanism,where the vein shuts off due to invasion?
All I know is when I suffer an attack of pancreatitis(usually acute and now chronic) they cant usually get a Central Line into the jugular(?) vien and go for my sub-clavian into the aorta.( I think thats where it goes any way) But they have mentioned a "Hickmans line?"
Apparently It can stay in place for far extended periods.
I just Googled it but can't post the link here. You can find "Hickman line" on Wikipedia. ;) Wow, I feel for you though. I think the Hickman line may be the best bet for you at this point.
That was excellent, most nurses cant do that to me, (i shut off, denying access!), I even had a surgeon that couldnt take blood! (long standing ilness where my B.P. Dives when im ill!
had so many lines my body thinks my blood comes from a bag!lol! Gr8 work tho, I'd be shaking like shit! Nice one!
Why do you shut off? And wow, I'm sorry to hear about your issues. I don't think I could do this anymore though. My veins are getting SO thick and scarred up. :(
Like I said, my blood pressure dives, so my veins sort of deflate! When a vien is found it is so deflated i think the cannula goes straight thru, not resting inside or following the line of the vein!
sorry to hear about your veins, what happens when they are too scarred to find access?
If my veins in my arm are too scarred, they can either look for alternative locations (legs?) or implant what they call a "port" which is more or less a permanent spot in my chest for them to poke. :/
Thanks for uploading this. I have Alpha-one Antitrypson Deficiancy. Today I will attempt my first self-infusion. I am a little more confident thanks to you.
man I dont care for needles too much I mean I can take a shot at point blank with an airsoft gun or paintball gun but take a needle and jab me with it and deaths can occur without warning.
last time I had a needle stuck in me I had to get new boots, doctor couldnt get my left boot out of his ass, I am suprised I didnt get arrested for that.
wow that sucks, what is the condition? anemia blood poisoning cancer or something? either way that sucks, nobody should be stuck having to jab themselves with a needle.
You know, I felt the same way (although I've never jumped out of a plane...yet. I was supposed to one time but it rained that day :( ) until I became interested in doing it myself. Once you get to that point, it all becomes interesting. And, believe it or not, despite what you'd think, it actually doesn't hurt when you poke yourself. ;)
at the risk of not reading properly or sounding stupid... why do you have to do that to yourself ever 2-3 weeks? that sucks? very interesting video tho!!
I have X-linked Agammaglobulinemia. But I, in particular, don't have to do it. I can have a nurse do it (which I usually do). I have been doing this for about 31 years now and will most likely be doing it for the rest of my life. It helps my body fight infection. :/ Thanks for your concern though. :)
Big ups, even using a 24g. The first time I ever tried to give myself an IV it took 5 tries before I was completely successful. I did it with an 18g in my medial right above the antecubital fossa. The hard part isn't actually stabbing yourself; it's advancing the catheter into the vein once you've achieved venipuncture that's difficult, as you can't maintain positive control with only one hand. With some designs of catheter hub it's impossible to do it yourself, with others it's merely difficult
Very true. Doing it all one-handed is fairly tough. I've also found that securing the tourniquet is also pretty tough with one hand. I had to use my mouth to hold it. :P I've heard of one-handed tourniquets now though.
A tourniquet isn't strictly necessary. It makes it significantly easier because it engorges the target vein with blood, making it more firm, less likely to roll, and a bigger target overall. If you study the anatomy of the veins near the upper arm, you'll find that there are only two primary vein layouts in individuals. You can then achieve venipuncture even if you can't palpate it very well, and without using a constricting band.
But, when you're doing it yourself, the tourniquet actually helps ease the small amount of pain. I don't think I'd want to poke myself in the upper arm though. :/
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Dude that was a 24g. If you would have put an 18 or 16 into that vein that might have been impressive until then don't post videos using the smallest needle. By the way for everyone else you can barely even feel that needle when it goes into your skin its so small.
That would be pointless for me since I have to do this roughly every two weeks for the rest of my life. I don't any more scars than I already have and the larger the needle, the higher the chance of scars. I actually use 22g or 20g now since I have to draw blood every time. :)
Thank you. I did this so I wouldn't have to ALWAYS rely on someone else to do it for me. Like if I was stuck somewhere and HAD to do it myself. I have to do this every 2 or 3 weeks, by the way. For life. So it's something I just have to overcome eventually. :(
What the hell is this.....freakin crazy people that have no common sense. Why the hell would anyone post this video? Are you trying to show IV skills? Bizzare.
No. I posted this for myself, actually. And a few friends that didn't believe it could be done with this type of needle (let alone by someone with basically no medical background). I didn't think I'd get this many views. :)
Thank you. I really only did this so I would know how to do it myself in case I REALLY had to do it myself (e.g., if no one trained was around). It's sorta scary to know that I HAVE to have someone else do this for me and I just didn't want that to be the case. :)
Obviously not me. This was filmed in a HOSPITAL by a NURSE. And it's prescription drugs. Who is clueless enough to post an assumption without enough research?
Wow, are you really THAT dumb? This was filmed in a HOSPITAL using LEGAL drugs prescribed to me by a PHYSICIAN and monitored (and filmed) by a licensed NURSE.
Haha, yeah, tell me about it. Some people just don't like to (or don't know how to) read comments BEFORE they post. Or maybe they're just ignorant? I don't know. But thanks for understanding. :)
Good technique. I have never self-cannulated but came across the vid looking at cannulation techniques for dialysis patients which for them use 15 gauge needles. Even though an IV is different I wanted to say good technique and thx for the vid!
You're brave and it is good you know in an emergency, but please note correct hygiene requires gloves - preferably sterile - especially when touching your blood. Your skin stops 80% of all bacteria - when punctured you are exposed to alot of different ones.
In a study 28% of i.v.i.'s started by trained doctors and nurses developed complications within 58 hours. Be perfect about hygiene and never let an i.v.i. run more than 72 hours. Also remember alchohol is only effective on 'clean' skin!
the main reason to wear gloves is to protect yourself against "needle sticks" as passing a syringe through the latex removes a large amount of the blood and reduces the chances of blood born infections. As long as he decontaminates his hands first and the area round about most of the commensal staphs will be killed and not a real issue.
Gloves can be worn either to protect the "patient" or to protect the "nurse" from infections. As I stated earlier a considerable amount of i.v.i.'s placed by professionals need to be changed before 72 hours usually because of phlebitis, which may be caused by infection or an allergic reaction. Gloves offer NO protection against needle sticks. Correct handling does - in which case the tip is either sterile or discarded. You do not make second attempts with a used tip. Never!
I did not mean gloves would prevent needle sticks but a beveled needle is a more effective tool at delivering larger amounts of blood deeper than a normal cut.The needle passes straight through latex but most of the blood is forced from the needle so the chance of developing a blood born infection are reduced. This however is not a problem when cannulating yourself.What do you mean making a second attempt with a tip...using a dirty needle you mean...thats how infection is spread.
You know, I'd LOVE it if Kaiser would send the medicine to my home but they won't due to some liability issue. :( But IF they did, sure, it'd save me TONS of time. ;)
My brother (twin), does it from home though since, where he's located, they can ship him the meds.
that's right but part of the "high" for addicts is the sensation of the needle. This has been studied with placebo injections where there is nothing within the fluid but a saline solution.
I am impressed with your technique. In 1989, I developed a spring loaded device to ease cannula introduction. Using this device we could ease cannulation and also have one with a bung to prevent blood contamination. Major manufacturers were not keen as the product will de-skill doctors.
I have published a video recording (sent as an video response)which will interest you. The product is now been evaluated by companies and hopefully available soon.
Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. I, however, am not that skilled as I am not a nurse. I'm only "skilled" because I've received close to a thousand (if not more) needle "pokes" in my life. :(
Anyway, I've realized that, although advancing the cannula is difficult sometimes, it's not the issue as to why I have to "repoke". So, when I think about it, I'm not sure having an easier method to advance the cannula will minimize the amount of multiple insertions.
Awesome video. Neat stuff. I wonder if they'll ever introduce (or at least soon) this device into Kaiser Permanente hospitals. Or perhaps in the U.S.? :)
Nice clump...I am a little into med fetish..but more into your cute face and smile. :) When I have my blood tests done, I have to look away...though I wish a cutie like you was doing it!
I enjoyed your video i found it very interesting thankyou for posting it. From what I heard on the video once you make it inside the vein you drop the angle close to the skin.
I presume this is done so you don't go through the other side of the vein do you know if this is right ?
18g? Damn, that's huge. I actually use a 22g now. Don't want to ruin my veins. I have to get this every 2-3 weeks so an 18g would REALLY suck and really scar up my veins. :(
I have XLA too, and have been starting my own IVs since the early 80s. It's very liberating to be able to sit at home and run your IV or be able to travel without having to plan your travels around medical appointments.
I've tried using the angio-cath needle sets, but find they're way too fussy for starting an IV single-handed.
I use a 23g "butterfly" needle. They're easier to control and don't have to be "threaded."
Wow, this is old but I didn't see any of these replies until now. :( Anyway, that's awesome that you also start your own IVs. I have to use 20/21 gauge because I have to draw blood. They also use only the threaded catheters since they seem to have less issues than those butterfly needles.
I've also used butterfly needles and they seem to be easier but I sure feel a tad more uneasy having a hard sharp object in my arm. :/
Wow, no way?! I have met VERY few people with agammaglobulinemia. How did you find that I had it? I'm curious as to how he's doing. Shoot me an email: cx3 at sbcglobal dot net
I do commend you... self-infusion is far from easy... I am a medical student, and even doctors struggle to get venous access... how long have you been taking IV immunoglobulin?
everybodys a critic. Good for you getting involved in your own health care, knowlegde is power and makes one feel more in control of their own destiny. Forget what everyone assumes instead of maybe asking first. <sigh> Hope others see this and know they can take charge as well in their own health care. :)
Not officially. But I've had infusions roughly once or twice/month for the past 29 years. So I've seen this done to me plenty of times (probably over 500 times).
That's funny. You don't need gloves if you poke yourself. Can't really give yourself any new diseases. Haha. And my fingers are clean since I just used the alcohol pad.
Yet another genius reply. By that statement, you're saying EVERYONE should be wearing gloves when they enter a hospital. HAHAHAHA! I'm only working with MY blood so I doubt I could give myself an infection. Hilarious. Please post your ignorant comments elsewhere. And read the previous comments BEFORE you post.
Sorry but I HAVE to do this. Otherwise, I get sick and die. I wanted to learn for myself so I wouldn't have to rely on anyone else in case I NEEDED to do it myself.
awesome
bfn18 5 months ago
the hardest part here is putting the tourniquet on yourself
fatboyqb 9 months ago
@fatboyqb: You are probably right. It took me a while to figure that one out. I just used my teeth. Although my brother gave me a single-handed tourniquet which helps a LOT.
clumpymold 9 months ago
It's not so bad, just put 1 end between your teeth and use your other hand to wrap around, snaking your tied off arm through the other arm.
Falgroate 2 months ago
@Falgroate That's exactly what I did. ;)
clumpymold 2 months ago
nice job man, well done.
kamarulx 1 year ago 2
@kamarulx: Thank you. :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold for what exactly this is used for? im whithout headphones but i very, very curious! i think ur really brave and a big fighter! nice job, well done
iiperento 2 months ago
@iiperento: Oh, I have to get periodic infusions for my XLA (you can Google it ;) ). Thank you for your kind words though. :) I just didn't want to be completely dependent on the nurses so I wanted to know how to do this myself if I really had to. ;)
clumpymold 2 months ago
@clumpymold thats very sad but i think u did the right thing to take it on ur own hands, well done again!
iiperento 2 months ago
Why did you need to do this?
sqhschief 1 year ago
@sqhschief : I have XLA. I mentioned it in the beginning of these comments. You could also just Google "XLA". ;)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold I didn't want to read through 115 comment, I figured you would put that in the description so people don't ask.
sqhschief 1 year ago
@sqhschief: Ooh, good idea. I never actually thought of that. I put it in the search "tags" though. :P
Thanks for that tip! :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold No problem. Most people read descriptions before searching through posts for answers, so it's better to do that than have people asking you all the time.
sqhschief 1 year ago
good job now you don't need enyone ENYONE HA HA HA .
imbatman452 1 year ago
@imbatman452: That was my point exactly. Unfortunately, Kaiser won't ship my meds to my to do myself. They require me to visit in person. :(
clumpymold 1 year ago
Why you did it?
DisasteRakaDuartE 1 year ago
@DisasteRakaDuartE: Hey, if you read the first few comments, I mentioned why I did this. ;)
clumpymold 1 year ago
Yes, YOU! You are seriously up there on my list. you're super cute. (: and I like your hair like that,...
Too bad this is YouTube and I sound majorly creepy, :p haha(:
And I guess for me, it's not the prodding and poking- it's the pain. I'm so extremely fearful of pain.
whatxliesxahead 1 year ago
@whatxliesxahead: *blushes* I'm seriously flattered. :) I'll have to remember this the next time I get a haircut. ;)
It's not as painful if you put the tourniquet on tighter. ;) And especially if you're poking yourself, believe it or not. The arm feels like plastic. Weird, I know. :P
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold YAY! haha, i love your hair!!:D
And, i don't know, i just can't get the idea through my head. I'd pass out- you're just a badass [: haha
whatxliesxahead 1 year ago
@vielkita27: Thank you!!! :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
He's so handsome!, and I could never make myself do that, KUDOS to you.
whatxliesxahead 1 year ago
@whatxliesxahead: Who's handsome? Me? I'm flattered. *blushes* I didn't even cut my hair for 2-3 months in this video. And I usually cut it every 2-3 WEEKS. :P
At first, it's something you'd never think you'd be able to do but, after a while, you just get curious and want to try it yourself. Well, at least that's what happened to me. :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
I'm horrified of self infusion. I have hemophilia and I have to be infused about 2 times a week. I'm going away for college in about two years and I'm gonna have to start doing it. My veins disappear whenever I even think about it, even with a tourniquet.
omgbradley 1 year ago
@omgbradley: Where do you live and why do you need regular infusions? Of platelets? You're lucky that they even allow you to do it yourself though. With my insurance company (Kaiser Permanente) in America, they don't allow me to. This video was supervised by the nurses and they know I've been coming here for years so they trusted me.
Have you tried putting the tourniquet on really tight? My veins show up much better that way. ;)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold I live in rural Kentucky. Umm, I'm infused with recombinant Factor 8. My medicine isn't taken from human blood and it is made synthetically. Before I was born, most people had to have plasma.
Putting a tourniquet on with one hand is hard enough, but it wouldn't matter how tight I pull it, I just get nervous/scared and they disappear if I think about it at all. For being stuck over 4000 times, you'd think I'd overcome the fear of needles, but no. I still can't even look. xD
omgbradley 1 year ago
@omgbradley: So I assume you have hemophilia? You're the first person I've contacted with hemophilia. So how often do you have to get poked and for how long each time?
For me, after the first 1000 or so times of getting poked, I also couldn't stand to look at them even poke me. But, when I started pursuing medicine and had an interest in how to do it myself, all my fears went out the window. In fact, I was very curious as well as intrigued as to how they poked me...
clumpymold 1 year ago
...and that made the pokes totally painless. Also, to help ease any pain or difficulty in the nurses finding a vein, working out and/or exercising (e.g., jogging), helps TREMENDOUSLY! I'm surprised not many nurses know this but it's totally true. But I'm sure you already know that seeing that you get poked so often.
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold oh okay, thanks. i've been wondering for a while cuz my friend does it but no one would or could explain it so thank you for telling me.
rottweilerlover93 1 year ago
Okay, i sound kinda stupid for asking, but can someone plz explain to me what exactly self infusion is and what is the point to it? im very confused......
rottweilerlover93 1 year ago
@rottweilerlover93: Self infusion is just putting a needle into your arm by yourself (as opposed to having someone like a nurse do it for you).
For most people, it's unnecessary to do your own infusion (self infusion). But for those that DO need an infusion, it really depends on their condition. Most people need infusions to bring medicine into their bloodstream (vs. bringing medicine into your muscles like a vaccine - intramuscular) for whatever condition they have.
clumpymold 1 year ago
I suffer from XLA aswell and i do weekly blood infusions at home do you still do it in hospital? because i was given the choice to do it at home when i was 14, maybe you should inquire about it because it would take me up to 7 hours in a hospital whereas at home it takes me an hour and its portable :)
StoneSnipeSteve 1 year ago
@StoneSnipeSteve: Yes, I have to do it in the hospital. I'm located in the States and the medical system here sucks. My insurance company (Kaiser) won't send the medication to my home because it's a cost issue (I believe). Otherwise, I would probably do it myself (at least every other time or so). :(
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold oh right i live in the uk and we get free medical care, i used to hate doing in hospital cause i had to have 700ml injected at a time, followed by 100ml of flusher. I've been trying to upload a video of myself doing an infusion at home but for some reason youtube wont let me upload it.
StoneSnipeSteve 1 year ago
@StoneSnipeSteve: Wow, 800ml is a considerable amount. I actually used to get 1000ml but that all depends on how much they dilute the medication. I have them dilute it to 10% now (instead of 5% which would be 1000ml) so it's only 500ml total now. I'd love to see your video if you could upload it someday. ;) Do you also use a retractable catheter or a butterfly needle?
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold I use a butterfly needle at home but at hospital i used to have a catheter in my left hand and yeah i have a pretty severe version of XLA it varies between people, some people just have weakened immune systems whereas i dont have one at all, my body doesn't produce b cells or t cells at all.
StoneSnipeSteve 1 year ago
@StoneSnipeSteve: Wow, so you basically have no immune system? Is it still called XLA then? I thought XLA was only a complete absence of antibodies produced by defective B cells. Have you ever done your infusion using one of these needles (in my video)?
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold yeah its still called XLA there are many variations that are still considered XLA and i've never done a self infusion while i was at hospital, which probably would of been fun to try but meh i never really thought about doing it myself in hospital with a catheter
StoneSnipeSteve 1 year ago
Why are you doing this? What is it for? Just wondering
icemom09 1 year ago
@icemom09: I have X-linked Agammaglobulinemia which requires regular infusions of gamma globulin. I don't have to do it myself, of course, but I just wanted to learn just "in case". :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
Not bad but you cheated;-) It's not a complete self infusion, as you had help during the hardest part. The skin streching!
I did one myself (complete;-) and it's hard but possible with just one hand.
btw: cool catheter we just have this stupid venflons and the veca-c patches with them it's even harder.
cheers
johnjoe147 1 year ago
@johnjoe147: Haha, technically, you're right! But I've done it many times after that. In fact, I didn't even want her to help me AT ALL. I even told her that in the beginning. :( But she didn't actually TOTALLY help me stretch the skin. ;)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold lol, nice one anyway.
I'll try to upload my attempt too. I did it in the army. After I succeeded everyone wanted to try it;-)
johnjoe147 1 year ago
@johnjoe147: Interesting. Why did you have to do it though?
clumpymold 1 year ago
@clumpymold You mean infusions in general or the self one?
infusions in general: I'm medic in the army. we practice almost every day infusions.
the self one: I wanted to succeed one to myself. And this day I was really bored:-)
johnjoe147 1 year ago
WOW! I have to do this in class next week. I trying to get the fear out of my system. I may have to do IV on myself.
Kpobrek 2 years ago
good luck :)
afterall30 1 year ago
No Gloves !?! but desinfection, No sense !
TheChefKev 2 years ago
whats the point of wearing gloves if hes doing it to himself ? he staralized the access site with disinfectant and thats all he really needs ... gloves would be more useful if someone was doing it for him to protect them from his blood and germs ..as for him using gloves would just make the access much harder ...
battlekid90 2 years ago
" he staralized the access site with disinfectant "
And his Fingertips are sterile hmm ?
TheChefKev 2 years ago
I would assume he disinfected his hands ...but none the less even if he dident hes touching himself so it really dosent matter ...im not here to argue with you im just trying to clarify it better for you ..Ive been doing infusions since i was 10 years old so i have a pretty good idea of whats going on ..
battlekid90 2 years ago
@battlekid90: Thank you again. :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@battlekid90: Exactly. Thank you. :)
clumpymold 1 year ago
@TheChefKev: I can't really give myself an infection. :/
clumpymold 1 year ago
hehe my favorite 24G caths
supertrex2 2 years ago
Thats kinda what I'm worried about! :-/
But as I thought your vid was full of self sacrifice and guts, if I get to that stage then imma think of what you've had to do.
I suppose it all comes at a price eh?
Will check WP tho!
Cheers mate,
Feel more focused now!
di55illu5ioned 2 years ago
Because I am v. uncumfortable in hospital,I am in and out like a yo-yo!A doc once described it as a self defence mechanism,where the vein shuts off due to invasion?
All I know is when I suffer an attack of pancreatitis(usually acute and now chronic) they cant usually get a Central Line into the jugular(?) vien and go for my sub-clavian into the aorta.( I think thats where it goes any way) But they have mentioned a "Hickmans line?"
Apparently It can stay in place for far extended periods.
di55illu5ioned 2 years ago
I just Googled it but can't post the link here. You can find "Hickman line" on Wikipedia. ;) Wow, I feel for you though. I think the Hickman line may be the best bet for you at this point.
clumpymold 2 years ago
That was excellent, most nurses cant do that to me, (i shut off, denying access!), I even had a surgeon that couldnt take blood! (long standing ilness where my B.P. Dives when im ill!
had so many lines my body thinks my blood comes from a bag!lol! Gr8 work tho, I'd be shaking like shit! Nice one!
di55illu5ioned 2 years ago
Why do you shut off? And wow, I'm sorry to hear about your issues. I don't think I could do this anymore though. My veins are getting SO thick and scarred up. :(
clumpymold 2 years ago
Like I said, my blood pressure dives, so my veins sort of deflate! When a vien is found it is so deflated i think the cannula goes straight thru, not resting inside or following the line of the vein!
sorry to hear about your veins, what happens when they are too scarred to find access?
di55illu5ioned 2 years ago
Why does that happen, is what I meant originally?
If my veins in my arm are too scarred, they can either look for alternative locations (legs?) or implant what they call a "port" which is more or less a permanent spot in my chest for them to poke. :/
clumpymold 2 years ago
Thanks for uploading this. I have Alpha-one Antitrypson Deficiancy. Today I will attempt my first self-infusion. I am a little more confident thanks to you.
PHUK0FFNDI 2 years ago
I did this to myself 3 days ago.(just for practice) And it is less painful when you insert it than when a nurse inserts it ;)
vladuhamham 2 years ago
I know, right?! I tell that to everyone but no one believes me! :P
clumpymold 2 years ago
woah, I wasn't expecting that blood to pop out! ...nearly fainted...
morikahjo 2 years ago
Yeah, first time. I was still learning to minimize the blood output. :/
clumpymold 2 years ago
i can do this with no problem but putting a urinary catheter in i will admit ive squealed like a pig before
klk1900 2 years ago
Ugh, I don't think I even want that done by someone else. :(
clumpymold 2 years ago
ur amazing id probavly die b4 i did this tio myself
gordo0822 2 years ago
It's actually not as difficult as you'd think. ;)
clumpymold 2 years ago
just learned about agammaglobinemia in med school. cool vid!
dska22 2 years ago
look out for the blood in the water!.
Napalmxxx2 2 years ago
man I dont care for needles too much I mean I can take a shot at point blank with an airsoft gun or paintball gun but take a needle and jab me with it and deaths can occur without warning.
Napalmxxx2 2 years ago
Haha, that's pretty funny. You actually get used to it though. Plus, it's not like I have a choice. :(
clumpymold 2 years ago
last time I had a needle stuck in me I had to get new boots, doctor couldnt get my left boot out of his ass, I am suprised I didnt get arrested for that.
Napalmxxx2 2 years ago
wow that sucks, what is the condition? anemia blood poisoning cancer or something? either way that sucks, nobody should be stuck having to jab themselves with a needle.
Napalmxxx2 2 years ago
I have XLA (X-linked Agammaglobulinemia).
clumpymold 2 years ago
fucken doing it to self with self! with one hand! my goodness! i've only dont intradermal to myelf lawl
lester7c 2 years ago
Ah man! i'm used to having blood tests, but i could never put a needle into myself. Takes some balls! You are very brave thats all i can say.
Ellz696 2 years ago
you're a brave young man!
beosrbin 2 years ago
I don't know what it is about needles. I can jump out of a plane at 13,000 ft but whip out a needle and I'll run away like a little girl,lol.
CountStrangulaX 2 years ago
You know, I felt the same way (although I've never jumped out of a plane...yet. I was supposed to one time but it rained that day :( ) until I became interested in doing it myself. Once you get to that point, it all becomes interesting. And, believe it or not, despite what you'd think, it actually doesn't hurt when you poke yourself. ;)
clumpymold 2 years ago
at the risk of not reading properly or sounding stupid... why do you have to do that to yourself ever 2-3 weeks? that sucks? very interesting video tho!!
tailormade5 3 years ago
I have X-linked Agammaglobulinemia. But I, in particular, don't have to do it. I can have a nurse do it (which I usually do). I have been doing this for about 31 years now and will most likely be doing it for the rest of my life. It helps my body fight infection. :/ Thanks for your concern though. :)
clumpymold 3 years ago
uh... i dont know what that is but imma google it! hope everything is fine :)
tailormade5 3 years ago
mhm, thats me on a daily basis. Why you have to do it?
OnawayLyfe 3 years ago
Agammaglobulinemia
dropaheart37 2 years ago
Big ups, even using a 24g. The first time I ever tried to give myself an IV it took 5 tries before I was completely successful. I did it with an 18g in my medial right above the antecubital fossa. The hard part isn't actually stabbing yourself; it's advancing the catheter into the vein once you've achieved venipuncture that's difficult, as you can't maintain positive control with only one hand. With some designs of catheter hub it's impossible to do it yourself, with others it's merely difficult
jordanamed 3 years ago
Very true. Doing it all one-handed is fairly tough. I've also found that securing the tourniquet is also pretty tough with one hand. I had to use my mouth to hold it. :P I've heard of one-handed tourniquets now though.
clumpymold 2 years ago
A tourniquet isn't strictly necessary. It makes it significantly easier because it engorges the target vein with blood, making it more firm, less likely to roll, and a bigger target overall. If you study the anatomy of the veins near the upper arm, you'll find that there are only two primary vein layouts in individuals. You can then achieve venipuncture even if you can't palpate it very well, and without using a constricting band.
jordanamed 2 years ago
But, when you're doing it yourself, the tourniquet actually helps ease the small amount of pain. I don't think I'd want to poke myself in the upper arm though. :/
clumpymold 2 years ago
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Dude that was a 24g. If you would have put an 18 or 16 into that vein that might have been impressive until then don't post videos using the smallest needle. By the way for everyone else you can barely even feel that needle when it goes into your skin its so small.
fightin17 3 years ago
That would be pointless for me since I have to do this roughly every two weeks for the rest of my life. I don't any more scars than I already have and the larger the needle, the higher the chance of scars. I actually use 22g or 20g now since I have to draw blood every time. :)
Let's see YOUR videos. ;)
clumpymold 3 years ago
Well you are tough. i don't even know how i came across your video, but you are one tough mother..@#$%%!!!
I am a huge baby with needles! You really think about others before yourself!!!!
icemom09 3 years ago
Oh wow! Why did you have to do this yourself? You are alot braver than me!
icemom09 3 years ago
Thank you. I did this so I wouldn't have to ALWAYS rely on someone else to do it for me. Like if I was stuck somewhere and HAD to do it myself. I have to do this every 2 or 3 weeks, by the way. For life. So it's something I just have to overcome eventually. :(
clumpymold 3 years ago
What the hell is this.....freakin crazy people that have no common sense. Why the hell would anyone post this video? Are you trying to show IV skills? Bizzare.
Marly22 3 years ago
No. I posted this for myself, actually. And a few friends that didn't believe it could be done with this type of needle (let alone by someone with basically no medical background). I didn't think I'd get this many views. :)
clumpymold 3 years ago
that takes alot of courage to Start an IV on yourself i give you alot of credit. im thinking of becomeing an Rn.
chefd907 3 years ago
Thank you. I really only did this so I would know how to do it myself in case I REALLY had to do it myself (e.g., if no one trained was around). It's sorta scary to know that I HAVE to have someone else do this for me and I just didn't want that to be the case. :)
clumpymold 3 years ago
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who is clueless enough to use intravenous drugs ON AN INTERNET VIDEO? he thinks he is not going to be caught?
PackageSeverance 3 years ago
Obviously not me. This was filmed in a HOSPITAL by a NURSE. And it's prescription drugs. Who is clueless enough to post an assumption without enough research?
clumpymold 3 years ago
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you are actually trying to defend your illegal substance abuse?
PackageSeverance 3 years ago
Wow, are you really THAT dumb? This was filmed in a HOSPITAL using LEGAL drugs prescribed to me by a PHYSICIAN and monitored (and filmed) by a licensed NURSE.
clumpymold 3 years ago
Package Severance...you are an IDIOT! Haha!
kellybellows1 3 years ago
Haha, yeah, tell me about it. Some people just don't like to (or don't know how to) read comments BEFORE they post. Or maybe they're just ignorant? I don't know. But thanks for understanding. :)
clumpymold 3 years ago
why is everyone below me so smart?!?!?... well not including the kingcrimson guy ahaha( :
well i wanna say that nice job and i would never be able to sbab myself wiht that haha.
its wierd tho... i'm fine with shots as long as i'm not the one giving them... ?????(:
FreakInThunderland 3 years ago
if you were addicted to heroin you'd be much better at this.
kingcrimson234 3 years ago
True. But I'd also have really messed up veins. I probably wouldn't even be able to continue IVIG. At least in my arms. :(
clumpymold 2 years ago
Good technique. I have never self-cannulated but came across the vid looking at cannulation techniques for dialysis patients which for them use 15 gauge needles. Even though an IV is different I wanted to say good technique and thx for the vid!
angieskidney 4 years ago
Wow, 15 gauge needles? That'd be WAY too scary for me. :(
clumpymold 2 years ago
You're brave and it is good you know in an emergency, but please note correct hygiene requires gloves - preferably sterile - especially when touching your blood. Your skin stops 80% of all bacteria - when punctured you are exposed to alot of different ones.
In a study 28% of i.v.i.'s started by trained doctors and nurses developed complications within 58 hours. Be perfect about hygiene and never let an i.v.i. run more than 72 hours. Also remember alchohol is only effective on 'clean' skin!
TenderGenderBender 4 years ago
the main reason to wear gloves is to protect yourself against "needle sticks" as passing a syringe through the latex removes a large amount of the blood and reduces the chances of blood born infections. As long as he decontaminates his hands first and the area round about most of the commensal staphs will be killed and not a real issue.
teamwindsor 3 years ago
Gloves can be worn either to protect the "patient" or to protect the "nurse" from infections. As I stated earlier a considerable amount of i.v.i.'s placed by professionals need to be changed before 72 hours usually because of phlebitis, which may be caused by infection or an allergic reaction. Gloves offer NO protection against needle sticks. Correct handling does - in which case the tip is either sterile or discarded. You do not make second attempts with a used tip. Never!
TenderGenderBender 3 years ago
I did not mean gloves would prevent needle sticks but a beveled needle is a more effective tool at delivering larger amounts of blood deeper than a normal cut.The needle passes straight through latex but most of the blood is forced from the needle so the chance of developing a blood born infection are reduced. This however is not a problem when cannulating yourself.What do you mean making a second attempt with a tip...using a dirty needle you mean...thats how infection is spread.
teamwindsor 3 years ago
Guess this saves you some trips to the hospital? Or did you do it just because of the fun-factor?
evimd 4 years ago
You know, I'd LOVE it if Kaiser would send the medicine to my home but they won't due to some liability issue. :( But IF they did, sure, it'd save me TONS of time. ;)
My brother (twin), does it from home though since, where he's located, they can ship him the meds.
clumpymold 4 years ago
Congratulations on your obvious nerves of steel.
You do seem to be a bit reluctant at the start there, but in the end you poke it right in. I'm not sure how the addicts do it a few times every day.
ivanstojic 4 years ago 3
that's right but part of the "high" for addicts is the sensation of the needle. This has been studied with placebo injections where there is nothing within the fluid but a saline solution.
20RC5100 4 years ago
Yeah, I'm a bit uneasy as this was the FIRST time I've ever poked anyone. And I chose myself as the subject. :P
But yeah, I've heard that it's the sensation of the drugs that allows drug addicts to be able to do it so frequently.
clumpymold 2 years ago
I am impressed with your technique. In 1989, I developed a spring loaded device to ease cannula introduction. Using this device we could ease cannulation and also have one with a bung to prevent blood contamination. Major manufacturers were not keen as the product will de-skill doctors.
I have published a video recording (sent as an video response)which will interest you. The product is now been evaluated by companies and hopefully available soon.
medifix 4 years ago
Thank you. I appreciate the compliment. I, however, am not that skilled as I am not a nurse. I'm only "skilled" because I've received close to a thousand (if not more) needle "pokes" in my life. :(
Anyway, I've realized that, although advancing the cannula is difficult sometimes, it's not the issue as to why I have to "repoke". So, when I think about it, I'm not sure having an easier method to advance the cannula will minimize the amount of multiple insertions.
I like the idea though.
clumpymold 4 years ago
Awesome video. Neat stuff. I wonder if they'll ever introduce (or at least soon) this device into Kaiser Permanente hospitals. Or perhaps in the U.S.? :)
clumpymold 4 years ago
Nice clump...I am a little into med fetish..but more into your cute face and smile. :) When I have my blood tests done, I have to look away...though I wish a cutie like you was doing it!
seanph1 4 years ago
*blushes* Wow, that was very sweet of you to say. Too bad there aren't more of you where I live. Haha. Thanks for the compliment!
And yeah, I used to look away when I got "poked" but now I look out of curiosity. And I've found it hurts less now because of it. ;)
clumpymold 4 years ago
Hello Clumpymold
I enjoyed your video i found it very interesting thankyou for posting it. From what I heard on the video once you make it inside the vein you drop the angle close to the skin.
I presume this is done so you don't go through the other side of the vein do you know if this is right ?
AUSnipes 4 years ago
I think that's one reason. The other is to help advance the plastic tube easier. :)
clumpymold 4 years ago
This Vid is kinda fetish. Anyway, good to know for ppl who use IV drugs.
plazazrce 4 years ago
Haha, thanks! Glad you liked it. :)
clumpymold 4 years ago
a 24g??? you could have put an 18 easily.
medic192 4 years ago
18g? Damn, that's huge. I actually use a 22g now. Don't want to ruin my veins. I have to get this every 2-3 weeks so an 18g would REALLY suck and really scar up my veins. :(
clumpymold 4 years ago
Ok, i just got into medschool, and with this video, i found out that i have a phobia for needles
Megas10 4 years ago
You'll get used to it. Really. I hated blood and needles until I got REALLY intrigued by HOW to do it. And then it just got really interesting. ;)
clumpymold 4 years ago
Thanks for helping me learn. Took me 3x on another person, so good job for you. 0f course, your needle was smaller, but yeah ;D
hullcrush 4 years ago
Thank you for the compliment. How big was your needle?
clumpymold 4 years ago
you're hot.
fjosey 4 years ago
Are you being serious? If so, thank you. Very flattering. :P
clumpymold 4 years ago
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grenouil1970 4 years ago
Thank you!
clumpymold 4 years ago
Hey its me Kishore Patel, Curtis! Crap man, when I saw that video I felt rly sorry dude. Looked painful. Don't worry, I'm doing the chem HW!
kpappletech 4 years ago
Haha, very funny. It's not THAT bad. Trust me. You should try it one day. ;)
clumpymold 4 years ago
I have XLA too, and have been starting my own IVs since the early 80s. It's very liberating to be able to sit at home and run your IV or be able to travel without having to plan your travels around medical appointments.
I've tried using the angio-cath needle sets, but find they're way too fussy for starting an IV single-handed.
I use a 23g "butterfly" needle. They're easier to control and don't have to be "threaded."
--P
PeterWrites 4 years ago
Wow, this is old but I didn't see any of these replies until now. :( Anyway, that's awesome that you also start your own IVs. I have to use 20/21 gauge because I have to draw blood. They also use only the threaded catheters since they seem to have less issues than those butterfly needles.
I've also used butterfly needles and they seem to be easier but I sure feel a tad more uneasy having a hard sharp object in my arm. :/
clumpymold 2 years ago
I hope one day my son would be able to do the same. He also has Agammaglobulinemia. I like your responses to the negitave. Thanks for the video.
andyroid1 4 years ago
Wow, no way?! I have met VERY few people with agammaglobulinemia. How did you find that I had it? I'm curious as to how he's doing. Shoot me an email: cx3 at sbcglobal dot net
clumpymold 4 years ago
sorry.. just saw that you said previously that it has been 29 years
nappelbaum19 4 years ago
I do commend you... self-infusion is far from easy... I am a medical student, and even doctors struggle to get venous access... how long have you been taking IV immunoglobulin?
nappelbaum19 4 years ago
everybodys a critic. Good for you getting involved in your own health care, knowlegde is power and makes one feel more in control of their own destiny. Forget what everyone assumes instead of maybe asking first. <sigh> Hope others see this and know they can take charge as well in their own health care. :)
guerrette 4 years ago
OMG. THANK YOU!!! The FIRST constructive criticism! Amazing how people tend to criticize before anything else. I TRULY appreciate your comment. :)
And yes, people SHOULD take charge of their lives if they can. Thank you!
- Curtis
clumpymold 4 years ago
oh do you suffer from a medicak condition
nappelbaum19 4 years ago
Yep. It's called X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA). :)
clumpymold 4 years ago
do you have any medical training
nappelbaum19 4 years ago
Not officially. But I've had infusions roughly once or twice/month for the past 29 years. So I've seen this done to me plenty of times (probably over 500 times).
clumpymold 4 years ago
where r the gloves u mororon
killeryoshi888 4 years ago
That's funny. You don't need gloves if you poke yourself. Can't really give yourself any new diseases. Haha. And my fingers are clean since I just used the alcohol pad.
clumpymold 4 years ago
what if you touch a piece of someone else's shit
PackageSeverance 3 years ago
Yet another genius reply. By that statement, you're saying EVERYONE should be wearing gloves when they enter a hospital. HAHAHAHA! I'm only working with MY blood so I doubt I could give myself an infection. Hilarious. Please post your ignorant comments elsewhere. And read the previous comments BEFORE you post.
clumpymold 3 years ago
you don't have much in the way of reasoning skills, do you
PackageSeverance 3 years ago
oops soz i thought this was some weird fetish or something !
uping7676 4 years ago
ur an idiot that is so damn dangerous life isto precious to piss around with
tylervirgo 4 years ago
Sorry but I HAVE to do this. Otherwise, I get sick and die. I wanted to learn for myself so I wouldn't have to rely on anyone else in case I NEEDED to do it myself.
clumpymold 4 years ago