Pediatric Intralipids

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Randi Trope
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Pediatric Intralipids

Can you describe your dispensing practices for intralipids when the total Bag volume far exceeds the daily volume prescribed? Do you transfer to patient specific syringes? If so what is the allowed hang time? If you dispense bags what safety mechanisms do you have in place to prevent overdoses?