Per nursing reports and Alaris alert data from the last 3 months, we have seen a significant increase (about 5-10x) in occlusion alarms occurring during 20% mannitol infusions. We use BD IV tubing, and BD 0.2 micron low protein binding filter extension sets, and currently have ICU medical 20% mannitol 500 mL bags.

I've contacted BD and ICU Medical and am awaiting follow-up. Does anyone else have this problem too or have any experience troubleshooting this or similar issues?

Thanks,

Will Vincent
Boston Medical Center

Hello everyone! We are having trouble with our current supplier of 0.22 micron filters, and the replacement supplier is quite expensive. At this time, we only have two formulary items that require the filter.

Are you running into supply issues? Do you routinely stock for just a few formulary items?

Thank you in advance for your response!

Diane