Pill Crushing Solution
I keep stainless steel pliers with my supplies, put the pills in a small plastic bag, crush with pliers, then put crushed pills into a small container and dissolve with water. Works great.
— Marie Latta
latta@mindspring.com
Packable Pole
At the Town Hall meeting at the Oley annual conference, a member asked about IV poles short enough to fit into a suitcase. We received the following e-mail from one of our Regional Coordinators in response.
The Pitch-It® IV pole Model No 30003 collapses to less than 28" x 3" and is very lightweight (aluminum). Because it is so lightweight (and relatively thin) it is not as sturdy as the standard IV pole. However, I just attached an old pump clamp without a problem and I think this pole would work for a variety of purposes. It will not fit in a 24” carry-on suitcase, but it could very easily be carried onto a plane in its own box. This pole is listed on many Internet sites.
— Steve Cohen
cohennet@verizon.net