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Re-use of clinical supplies in training

Re-use of clinical supplies in training

by Caitlin Stuchbury -
Number of replies: 1

Hello all,

I'm hoping to hear how you re-use clinical supplies in your training, and any creative solutions to make the supplies 'go the extra mile' / feel new again, so that skills can be practiced multiple times without burning through a heap of supplies.

For example - does anyone know how to 're-seal' (or something to that effect) these IV fluid bags so that they can be spiked multiple times?

Two IV fluid bags. One is spiked, one is still in packaging.

In reply to Caitlin Stuchbury

Re: Re-use of clinical supplies in training

by Natalie Ellis -
Hi Caitlin, You could try a heat sealer like this and you will get a few goes before you use up all the plastic. There are some from $25-200. Google heat sealer. I tried to put a picture but can't do that.