Anything to help for painless cannula sticker removal??

Kelsie

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Hi all, I got my pump last Tuesday and have done two cannula changes so far and when I peel the sticker off it's agony! Ha ha if we could just rip it off in one quick movement then that would be great but cos we have to pull it out straight, peeling it off slowly proper hurts! I'm probably a horrendous pansy but I can't imagine doing that every three days-I peeled them off after I showered as well, as I thought that might help. Is there anything people do like put some baby oil or something on the plaster before peeling off? I appreciate that it needs to be really sticky to hold there for three days but I have lots of 'downy' hair so feels like a slow wax :p
 

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Not sure what cannulas you use I've only ever used Accuchek Tenderlink 17mm, sounds painful but I've only ever picked the edge up and yanked it out, no pain and no blood no problem :)
 

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Hot cloth works wonders or use some baby oil, keeping well away from new insertion as it wont stick.
 
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There are quite a few medical adhesive removers available.....many can be got hold of through getting free samples. LiftPlus is great, so is Brava, Apeeel. A quick spray, wait a few minutes and then the set comes off without too much discomfort
 
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I have the same problem, I got my GP nurse to perscribe Cavillon and seems to do the trick
Cavilon as a adhesive remover?? It's sold as a skin barrier to stop irritation and give a little bit extra stick.
 

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Cavilon as a adhesive remover?? It's sold as a skin barrier to stop irritation and give a little bit extra stick.
Apologies, misread the post. I have deleted my post. Also I did have the same issues and was told to use the cavillon to protect my skin so when I peel off the plaster it doesn't hurt as much. And that DOES work for me
 

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ealingr

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I found I needed something at the start, but don't tend to bother these days. I just peel the adhesive stuff off all the way around the edges (so there's virtually nothing still stuck) and then it is fairly painless to remove the last centre bit.

Otherwise, you may want to try this or similar: http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Plaster-Removal-Spray-25ml-_1224274/ . I found it easy and effective, although you do need to be careful to wipe it off after you've removed the old infusion set, so it doesn't impact the stickiness of the new one (if you're putting it in a similar place).

Your pump company may also provide something similar. Mine sent some of these: http://www.smith-nephew.com/profess...nagement/other-wound-care-products/uni-solve/ . Also seemed to do the job.