High Alert Drug: Pitocin (oxytocin) for induction/augmentation of labor
• Use standardized concentration; pre-mixed IV solution. • Hung as second infusion, connected to port closest to hub of needle. • Pitocin stickers added to tubing for identification. • Nursing care 1:1 during infusion.
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Assessment of Risk (AOR)
Per policy, these drugs are exempt from USP <800> handling requirements under normal circumstances. The following outlines must be followed.
• Hung as second infusion, connected to port closest to hub of needle.
• Pitocin stickers added to tubing for identification.
• Nursing care 1:1 during infusion.
The following outlines must be followed.
Receiving /
Storage /
Preparation
low
Required: Med Prep Area with Immediate Use Preparation standards
Storage /
Admin.
low
Spills