Maximum pumping time - concerns

[dougnick]

This one is for all you experienced vets out there -
What is the maximum time that you have pumped in your tube (and at what pressure - if not at 5 inches of hg)?

Does staying in for longer times draw more blood and fluid? What are the risks? What (if any) is the maximum limit?

[got2b10]

Originally Posted by dougnick

This one is for all you experienced vets out there -
What is the maximum time that you have pumped in your tube (and at what pressure - if not at 5 inches of hg)?

Does staying in for longer times draw more blood and fluid? What are the risks? What (if any) is the maximum limit?

3-5hg - 1 hour
7hg - 45 minutes
10hg - 20 minutes

The longer you pump, the more plump the result. If you over do it, you will notice the fluid pools more than usual and is normally colder. If you want to increase your pump results, you should use heat while pumping. A heating pad, or a bathmate hydropump with hot water will increase the pump result.

Got2b10

[steel_meets_steel89]

Never tried one, but once I move out of my grandparent's house, I will sure to get one.

[Drmisue]

This is awesome, I did and doing it anywhere, keep it up and work on it!

[The_Joker]

Originally Posted by got2b10

3-5hg - 1 hour
7hg - 45 minutes
10hg - 20 minutes

The longer you pump, the more plump the result. If you over do it, you will notice the fluid pools more than usual and is normally colder. If you want to increase your pump results, you should use heat while pumping. A heating pad, or a bathmate hydropump with hot water will increase the pump result.

Got2b10

Agreed. Heat increases the intensity tremendously. I found the wet heat works the best, such as putting on the pump and submerging yourself in a hot tub or something along those lines.