E had her Remicade infusion today. They mostly go OK lately, but the tape removal at the end remains a source of meltdown. I think part of it is just that it's at the tail end of a challenging experience, but it really is painful for her too. Any suggestions for making the removal easier? The nurses always use adhesive remover, but it doesn't seem to help a lot. Some remove it quickly, others more slowly, and that doesn't seem to make much difference for her either. Some have even let her try to remove it herself, but she doesn't like to look at the IV going into her arm.
Are there less sticky alternatives? It seems like overkill to use the same sticker that is used to hold an IV on for a multiple-day hospital stay. (That being said, I don't really want the IV wiggling around during the infusion--that sounds painful too!)
Are there less sticky alternatives? It seems like overkill to use the same sticker that is used to hold an IV on for a multiple-day hospital stay. (That being said, I don't really want the IV wiggling around during the infusion--that sounds painful too!)