PET scan and Dextrose solution

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Mon, 09/14/2020 - 13:48
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Fuwang Xu
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PET scan and Dextrose solution

For patients with scheduled PET scan, we generally avoid Dextrose containing meds, including any IV with D5W as the diluent 12 hours prior.

This is a challenge in the inpatient setting.

I'm wondering what system/workflow you have at your institution to ensure that patients scheduled for PET scan would not receive any D5W.

Is pharmacy or nursing involved in screening for patients scheduled for PET scan? and screening/switching IV drug diluents?

Thank you so much!

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