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Blood in my cannula??!!!

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RachelJ2311

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Hi,
So this has happened a few times now but not as bad as today...
I changed my infusion set this morning and it's been quite sore ever since. I didn't really think anything of it assuming I'd just hit a nerve or something but after about 5 hours I thought it was a bit ridiculous, so I had a look and there was blood in the tube from the site to about 10cm up :S
I have now changed the set again but again there is still a bit of blood at the connection and I'm at a bit of a loss as to what is going on!

Any advise/reassurances??
 
Are you stainless steel or plastic needles.

If you get pain at any time with a set you have hit a bad site. Remember where it was for the future. Change set immediately.
 
Some places for me... Stomach and legs are pretty much ruled out due to blood and muscles.

Try uour bum. Much better for comfort..
 
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