[Blindtlk] Two questions about administering medicine.

[David Andrews]

David has some good ideas.  Our Diabetes Division has a list here, 
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Dave

At 08:41 AM 2/5/2016, you wrote:
>For the first, forget the spoon. Go to a pharmacist and get one of 
>those graduated medicine measuring devices that come with most cough 
>syrups. That way, you can measure the correct dosage and let her 
>drink it from that.
>The second is harder. The first thing to do, is for you to get 
>comfortable giving injections. Talk to a medical professional and 
>get some syringes and needles with which to practice. I understand 
>that nurses start by injecting water (well they say it's water) into 
>an orange. As far as feeling the point of injection, wipe the site 
>first with a sterilizing agent. Some health professionals use thin 
>latex gloves, and I've seen a few who use plastic ones, similar to 
>sandwich bags. This would keep your hand from touching the 
>disinfected site, but retain most of the tactility.
>Finally, please remember that your fear is contributing to that of 
>the child. It will be easier to manage hers after you master yours. 
>Be proud of what you're doing, and of that mom. There are very few 
>of us, other than those with diabetes, who have to give injections. 
>The fact that the mother believes you can do it says much for you. 
>You might get more ideas from our Diabetes Action Network.
>Good luck, and keep trying. Oh yes, oranges almost never cry when injected.

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org