My Chemo Pump is Empty
cowman
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I am on my 2nd week with my chemo pump so I have a question. It's Sunday night and my chemo pump is beeping empty. That is fine since I am going in Monday morning. I can take the batteries out and shut it down. However, my chemo-nurse told me if something like that happened to clamp off the tube so I don't bleed back into it???? Does anyone know if that is right? Or can I just let it be until tomorrow morning.
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There should be a phone number on your fanny pack that you can call regarding this. Don't hesitate to use this number as they are trained in what to do in situations like this. I would call the pump people just to make sure you are doing the right thing. Good Luck.
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Chemo pump is empty - OK to shut off and clamp
Cowman,
I always clamped mine off and actually disconnected the tube where the screw-in part is (which my nurses didn't want me to do, but I felt silly walking around with the pump for half a day with it not doing anything). Clamp it, disconnect it, and give your nurses the pieces the next day - it's all good.
Good luck!0
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