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05/08/18 JR -- Potassium 40 mEq IVPB bolus has been updated in iCare
From: Jerry Robinson Pharm.D.
To: Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Managers
Cc: Pharmacists
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 11:48:35 AM
Subject: Potassium 40 mEq IVPB bolus has been updated in iCare
Potassium chloride 40 mEq IVPB has been updated in iCare due to drug shortage and issues with removals.
It now will enter a 20 mEq/100 mL IVPB q 2 hr x 2 doses :
- Nurse should remove one bag at at time.
- When next bag is due, go back to Pyxis to remove second bag to equal a total of 40 mEq.
If you have concerns or questions, please contact me.
Jerry Robinson, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Specialist STICU/Co-Chairperson, Medication Safety Committee Department of Pharmacy Huntsville Hospital
To: Charge Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Managers
Cc: Pharmacists
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 11:48:35 AM
Subject: Potassium 40 mEq IVPB bolus has been updated in iCare
Potassium chloride 40 mEq IVPB has been updated in iCare due to drug shortage and issues with removals.
It now will enter a 20 mEq/100 mL IVPB q 2 hr x 2 doses :
- Nurse should remove one bag at at time.
- When next bag is due, go back to Pyxis to remove second bag to equal a total of 40 mEq.
If you have concerns or questions, please contact me.
Jerry Robinson, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Specialist STICU/Co-Chairperson, Medication Safety Committee Department of Pharmacy Huntsville Hospital