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No. 40
Old Sep 14, 2007, 09:59 PM

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Our hospital changed the policy on phenergan also, it is only allowed as an IM injection now. I have not given phenergan very often since this. we usually give Zofran now. Never knew why until now
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No. 41
from BBsAngel
Old Sep 19, 2007, 05:48 PM

Default Re: Change in IV Phenergan Policy
Our hospital has recently changed the phenergan policy. We dilute 12.5mg in 10cc and 25mg in 20cc and inject over 15 or 20 min. We usually use syringe pumps for this. If the pt has a compatible IV fluid running, I use a port away from the site. Some people think the time frame is unrealistic but why take the chance.
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No. 42
Old Oct 01, 2007, 09:56 PM

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We piggypack ours for 15 min minimum.
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No. 43
Old Oct 07, 2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BriBriRN View Post
LPN and IVP, isn't that against the law????????????????
No. Our LPNs are allowed to administer IVP meds.
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No. 44
Old Oct 08, 2007, 07:34 PM

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We gave it mixed in a 50cc bag of NSS and infused as a piggyback or alone over 15 minutes
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No. 45
Old Oct 29, 2007, 11:55 AM

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If your hospital has gotten rid of promethazine, you might consider asking the clinicians about using benadryl instead. Beanadryl is an antihistamine just like phenergan is and has antiemetic properties. Others with antiemetic properties include alprazolam, lorazepam, diazepam, hydroxyzine.
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