Bottom line question to the group:

- has your institution reviewed and/or approved the usage of non-BD syringes for your smart infusion pumps?

More details below:

In the last few years, there have been recalls for both smart infusion pumps and syringes issued by the FDA. At our institution, our main smart infusion pump used is the BD Alaris system. Recently, BD Alaris pumps received full 510k FDA approval. These new pumps now have a more restrictive syringe and PCA compatibility list.

Droperidol IM use has re-emerged at my current site. Due to the heightened acuity during most if not all of the cases where droperidol IM administration is indicated, questions have been asked related to whether co-administered IM medications can be put into the same syringe as that of droperidol IM's.

Any data/literature/experience from you all would be greatly appreciated on trying to answer:

"Is droperidol IM injection syringe compatible with diphenhydramine hydrochloride IM injection?

And even more comprehensively:

I've seen a variation of this question posted before, but not answered.
How does your organization set the nurse up for cyclosporine administration via enteral tube? The manufacturer supplied syringe is NOT ENFit compatible, creating a difficult situation for administration of this hazardous drug.

Appreciate input from others,
Stacie Ethington MSN, RN-BC
Medication Safety Nurse Specialist
Nebraska Medicine