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Problems with Infusion Sets and Sites

A number of problems can occur with infusion sets and sites, the most common of which are

listed in the following table, along with some suggested solutions.

Infusion Sets and Sites Suggested Solution

Air bubbles in tubing Always ﬁll your pump cartridge with room temperature insulin.

Check Luer lock connection and tubing; change infusion set

if needed. If using a disconnect set, remove the set from your

infusion site and prime the bubbles out. Check that cartridge

plunger is straight and the cartridge is not ﬁlled with more

than 2.0 mL of insulin.

Kinked tubing Straighten tubing if needed; replace infusion set if needed.

Dislodged needle or cannula Change infusion set and site. Consider using different tape,

dressing or infusion set. A cannula cannot be pushed back into

skin successfully.

Blood in tubing (insulin looks

pink or red)

Change infusion set and site. Check needle/cannula angle at new

infusion site.

Insulin leak Check Luer lock connection by wrapping a tissue around it to

check for moisture; tighten or change cartridge and infusion

set if needed. Check that cartridge is not ﬁlled with more

than 2.0 mL of insulin.

Redness, tenderness, lumps,

itching, warmth, discharge

Change infusion set and site; use clean technique. Treat old site

for infection if necessary. Consult healthcare team.

Cartridge Reused

Do not reuse cartridge. Cartridge is for single use only.

DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)

Hyperglycemia can lead to DKA. If your BG is above 250 mg/dL (13.5 mmol/L), check blood

or urine ketones per your healthcare team. Remember, the ﬁrst signs of DKA are often

nausea and vomiting. Also remember that because you no longer have long-acting insulin

in your system, DKA can develop quickly if you ignore and/or fail to troubleshoot

potential problems.

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Animas 2020 User's Guide Page 89