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Risk assessment tool for compatibility of concurrent administration of intravenous medications with parenteral
Mahmoud Farhan1, Joanne Bennett2, Anne Cram2
1School of Postgraduate Studies, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland; School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract:
Compatibility of parenteral nutrition admixture (PNA) and intravenous medications (IVMs) is a major consideration for clinicians and clinical pharmacists, especially when concurrent administration of PNA with IVMs is unavoidable. This is relatively common in children and neonates, where limited vascular access can be challenging. The purpose of this paper is to create a risk assessment tool that will assist clinical judgment in evaluating the potential incompatibility risk between PNA media and the IVMs when they are administered together through the same intravenous line. The tool will help to provide a more structured approach for healthcare professionals involved in the provision and administration of PNA to assess the risk of incompatibility of IVMs with PNA media.
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