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Name: RAFAEL, DUNE VIENIS KAREN N.

Year & Section: BS-


Pharmacy 4A
Group No.: _____________________ Date Started: November 09,
2009
Date Submitted: November 23,
2009

Exercise No. 4
HOW TO LABEL INTRAVENOUS FLUID

I. Objectives:
a. To label intravenous in a correct manner,
b. To enumerate the necessary information needed in the proper labeling
of intravenous fluids, and
c. To know the aseptic procedures done when intravenous fluid has
incorporations ordered.

II. Data Output:


The output of this exercise is printed in separate paper after the
conclusion.

III. Answers to Questions:


1. What are the necessary information needed in the proper labeling of IVF?
Every IV fluid container must contain a label. The label provides
important information that you must examine before administering the
fluid to a patient. This information includes
• Type of IV fluid (by name and by type of solutes contained within).
• Amount of IV fluid (expressed in milliliters or “mL”).
• Expiration date.

2. What is the proper schedule in changing IVF tubings?


The IV tubing, including piggyback tubing and stopcocks, is
replaced no more frequently than at 72-hour intervals, unless clinically
indicated. Tubing used to infuse blood, blood products, or lipid emulsions
is replaced within 24 hours of initiation[Bennington, 2005].

3. In cases of incorporation which are lesser or greater than stock dose, how
are these changes made?
In any properly administered intravenous admixture program, all
basic fluids (large-volume solutions), additives (already in solution or
extemporaneously constituted), and calculations must be carefully
checked against the medication orders. If the incorporation is lesser or
greater than the stock dose, an interval should done before
incorporation.

4. What are the aseptic procedures done when IVF has incorporations
ordered?
Proper hand washing is an aseptic technique done when IVF has
incorporations ordered. Disinfection of the injection port of the vial and
the ampule before breaking and aspirating the right dose should also be
done. The cover of the administration set is also removed, maintain
sterility and the drug is aseptically incorporated into the airway
aseptically. The airway should be recapped afterwards [IVTeam Phils Hub,
2008].

5. What are the protective measures if IVF are incorporated with


Methycobal, Neurobion and Nipride?
• Methycobal – Methycobal is susceptible to photolysis. It should be
used promptly after the package is opened, and caution should be
taken so as not to expose the ampoules to direct light.
• Neurobion – Should be protected from exposure to light.
• Nipride – Should be protected from exposure to light.

I. Conclusion:

Every IV fluid container must contain a label. The label provides


important information that you must examine before administering the fluid
to a patient. This information includes the type of IV fluid (by name and by
type of solutes contained within), amount of IV fluid (expressed in milliliters
or “mL”), and the expiration date. The IV tubing, including piggyback tubing
and stopcocks, is replaced no more frequently than at 72-hour intervals,
unless clinically indicated. Tubing used to infuse blood, blood products, or
lipid emulsions is replaced within 24 hours of initiation. Aseptic procedures
should be done in order to prevent microbiological contamination of the
incorporation of drugs in intravenous fluid. Some drugs for incorporation
require special protective measures such as protection from light. Proper
handling and storage of such drugs should always be done in order to
preserve the integrity of the drug.

II. Bibliography

Bennington, L. K. (2005, 02 29). Intravenous tubing and dressing change. Retrieved


11 18, 2009, from Find Articles.com:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_20050229/ai_2699003422/

IVTeam Phils Hub. (2008, September 25). Incorporation of Drug Into IVF Bottle or
Bag. Retrieved November 22, 2009, from Scribd.com:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6217565/Incorporation-of-Drug-Into-IVF-Bottle-or-Bag

MIMS Philippines. (2009). Methycobal amp. Retrieved November 22, 2009, from
MIMS.com: http://www.mims.com/Page.aspx?
menuid=mng&name=Methycobal+amp&h=methycobal&CTRY=PH&searchstring=
Methycobal+amp
RxMed. (2009, January 15). Nipride. Retrieved November 22, 2009, from
RxMed.com:
http://www.rxmed.com/b.main/b2.pharmaceutical/b2.1.monographs/CPS-
%20Monographs/CPS-%20(General%20Monographs-%20N)/NIPRIDE.html

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