IV piggyback question

When I started, my work used the Abbott Plum pumps. They have a cartridge with a port for secondary infusions. The bags did not have to be hung at different heights.
http://www.somatechnology.com/Medica...ion%20Pump.asp

They switched to newer Alaris pumps. On these pumps you either hang the IVPB bag higher and Y it in above the pump or you can spike it on it's own tubing and add a module to run it separately.
http://www.cardinalhealth.com/alaris/products/infusion/

So as others have already pointed out, the answer depends on which pump you're using. I know there are other pumps out there too but if the OP lets us know what they're using I bet someone knows now to set it up.

nminodob,

You are welcome. Being able to attach a syringe to the cartridge was nice. It's a unique feature of that pump.

Dennis