Our system is working to standardize parenteral nutrition support. We would greatly appreciate your input and guidance on the following questions:
Our facilities prepare their PNs in two different ways:
A. Withdraw the volume so there is no residual left in the bag after 24-hours
B. Do not withdraw the volume, so there is residual volume remaining in the bag after the 24-hr infusion (nursing disposes the remaining volume)
-What does your facility do?
-If you dispense the commercially available volume and dispose of the excess: What information is provided on your label? Volume dispensed, volume to be administered, or both?
-How do you handle additives such as Multivitamins and trace elements?
Bridget Gegorski, Pharm.D.
Medication Safety Officer
University Hospitals Office: 216-983-1307
11100 Euclid Ave Fax: 216-844-3052
Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Mail Stop: WRN 5006
Bridget.Gegorski@UHHospitals.org