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8/7/19 bs heparin bag backorder
August 7, 2019

From: "Berkley Sykes" <berkley.sykes@hhsys.org>
To: "Pharmacy" <grp_pharmacy@hhsys.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 12:57:10 PM
Subject: heparin bag backorder

Heparin 25,000 units/ 1/2NS 250 mL bags are on backorder; however, Keith was able to procure 25,000 units/D5W 250 mL. 

 

During the backorder, the different fluid types will be interchangeable. Cerner will maintain the 1/2NS fluid name, but the Pyxis may contain either fluid. A Pyxis pop-up will alert the nurse that the fluid may be D5W. Either type bag will scan at the Pyxis and at the bedside.

 

Thanks,

Berkley

 

Berkley Sykes, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Manager - Sterile Products Services
Huntsville Hospital
Office phone: (256) 265-2282
Cell phone: (256) 426-1289
Fax: (256) 265-4626






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