Lactnetters,
  I'm a little late and haven't read all of the "Cutting Syringes" segments,
but thought I'd share.  I've found the perfect solution to the cutting of
the syringes!  I was at HomeDepot one night on another errand and found a
pipe cutter.  I know that someone mentioned the possibility, wasn't clear if
she had tried it.  It works.  I pull the plunger out just an inch or so,
then apply the pipe cutter, blade side up and give a little pressure, and
twist the syringe gently.  It cuts through well and can make a smooth cut
edge.  Then I pull the plunger out and replace it 'backwards' in the
syringe.  Sometimes the syringe cracks and I have to go back over the other
direction to smooth it out.  It's a cinch and quick.  The cutter costs about
$14 at HOme Depot.  I carry it on my cart and the nurses can make their own
if I'm not here.  I use a 20cc syringe to give enough space around the
nipple not to cause pain.  I also and careful to have mom do this herself,
so no injury is inflicted.  The nurses thought I was barbaric to start with
and were very worried that we'd inflict trauma to the breast.  I found that
mom's know when the pull is 'just right'.
  It's so much better than using a scalpel and almost, if not, cutting off
your finger.
                                   Betsy Wells-Gephart RN, IBCLC
                                    Chandler, AZ, USA


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