standardizing OnQ pump meds/concentrations

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Karen Thompson
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standardizing OnQ pump meds/concentrations

Has anyone been successful in standardizing to 1 size/drug/concentration for their OnQ pumps? We currently stock several different size pumps, and MDs order a myriad of concentrations of bupivacaine and ropivacaine. I would love to stock 1, maybe 2, sizes of pumps in just 1 concentration (0.2% ropivacaine) for anesthesiologists and surgeons to use. Any guidance is appreciated.