Incorrect IV Diluent Volume Errors

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Mon, 08/09/2021 - 15:06
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Mobolaji Adeola
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Incorrect IV Diluent Volume Errors

Hello!
Looking for ideas/suggestions to avoid incorrect compounded IV preparation errors, specifically selection of wrong diluent bag volume. We use the DoseEdge IV workflow system with barcode scanning enabled, however it only triggers an alert if the wrong product is selected and not based on volume.

A) For those who use DoseEdge, have you experienced similar issues? what hard stop mechanisms do you employ to prevent inadvertent preparation using the incorrect volume?

B) If you use other IV workflow systems or strategies that help with this issue, we're also interested in learning from you as well!

Thank you!

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