Medications not yet evaluated by P&T are considered NON-FORMULARY. Always check 2 unique patient identifiers - NAME and DATE OF BIRTH - at every step! Please be sure to document all clinical activities daily.
Dilution instructions for Omnipaque 240 in ADULT patients: Mix with 32 oz of fluid. Nursing also receives a medication alert with dilution instructions when pulling from Pyxis.
Category A Vesicant: See Management of Extravasation of Irritant and Vesicant Drugs (Non-Chemotherapy) - ADULTS and Management of Extravasation of Irritant and Vesicant Drugs (Non-Chemotherapy) PEDIATRIC
Powerplans: HOSP Vesicant Extravasation Management Orders and PEDS Vesicant Extravasation Management Orders
Dilution instructions for Omnipaque 240 in ADULT patients: Mix with 32 oz of fluid. Nursing also receives a medication alert with dilution instructions when pulling from Pyxis.
Dilution instructions for Omnipaque 240 in PEDIATRIC patients: Refer to Omnipaque Guidelines in Children