Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Clarification: IV bags/tubing

There was some confusion regarding what IV bags we change and when.  The 7C staff meeting minutes were not entirely correct, and have since been updated. 
To clarify- we are to change any bags that come from Pharmacy AND any bags containing DEXTROSE (whether it came from pharmacy or not) every 24 hours.  This includes our IVF that come from the Pyxis and Accudose.  The tubing, however, only needs to be changed every 72 hours. 
Pre-mixed bags that DO NOT contain Dextrose, like 0.9%NS, or the Heparin in our Accudose, are good for 72 hours. 

We are discussing the frequency of bag changes and in an effort to save costs, we may find that only bags prepared in pharmacy expire in 24 hours- but until those results are finalized, we have to follow the policy.  Any questions, let me know, thanks.
- Erin 

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