diluting I.V lasix

Jan 03, 2006 01:44 AM

by ADN2003

happy new year folks,
l just started a new job where they don't mix their lasix with NS before pushing it and l came from a hospital where we mix, what is the best method and what do you guys do in your practise, to mix or not to mix?

Super_RN · Jan 03, 2006, 02:24 AM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

Personally, it just depends on the ordered dose. Sometimes I dilute it, sometimes I don't. Some people may not agree with my answer. My best advice is to see if there is a P&P at your facility.

Super

AMBER ICURN · Jan 03, 2006, 05:49 AM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

Hi, this is my first response to a thread. We don't dilute lasix IVP we give up to 100mg. But it does have to be pushed slowly like 10mg per minute or it can cause hearing loss. I can see where places would do the diluting though because of that. I agree with looking for your P & P too good luck.

*Spidey's mom* · Jan 03, 2006, 06:52 AM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

We don't dilute it either.

steph

*Katnip* · Jan 03, 2006, 08:38 AM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

I've never diluted.

Zee_RN · Jan 03, 2006, 04:42 PM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

I've never diluted lasix either. It's pushed 10 mg/minute, as previously stated.

*SharonH, RN* · Jan 03, 2006, 06:14 PM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

I'm another one who has never diluted Lasix.

*Angie O'Plasty, RN* · Jan 03, 2006, 06:28 PM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

I always thought it was a little counterproductive to dilute Lasix, so I never have either.

*SmilingBluEyes* · Jan 03, 2006, 07:18 PM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

Never have I diluted Lasix.

**sirI** · Jan 03, 2006, 07:23 PM

Re: diluting I.V lasix

Nor, I. Never.

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