5% Sodium Chloride for LDL Apheresis - storage and safety considerations

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Lauren Gashlin
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5% Sodium Chloride for LDL Apheresis - storage and safety considerations

Hello, we are interested in how different facilities handle 5% sodium chloride bags used during LDL apheresis from a medication safety standpoint. We recently became aware these were being stocked in our Cath lab when they went on backorder and are wondering what strategies others have put in place to prevent mix-ups with isotonic saline or other fluid infusion bags.

Thank you!
Lauren Gashlin

Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY

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