banana bag

A bag of IV fluids containing MVI (this is what makes the fluid yellow, hence the term "banana" bag)-we hang these on alcoholic pts coming into the ER and they usually also contain thiamine, folic acid, and sometimes Mag Sulfate.

What is MVI?

Sorry, multi-vitamins. Severe alcoholics tend to drink more than they eat so a banana bag is an attempt to replenish nutritional deficiencies.

Also sometimes known as a Rally Pack,

Usually contains:

MultiVitamin 10ml....gives the distinctive yellow color

Thiamine 100mg

Folic Acid 1mg

Some facilities also add Mag Sulfate to the mix.

All mixed in 1L normal saline.

Used in cases of malnutrition, undernutrition, and alcoholics to plump them up and get some vitamins into them.

bob

Yep! We hang enough banana bags where I work, too!

gwenith......I loved that song! I sang it all the way to the end. Made me feel like I was on an Island somewhere far away! ?

never heard of the banana bag song!! haha, thanks yall.

banana bag= bag'o shame

Just hung one for the first time tonight. Loved the song. Follow up with the librium and lactulose lullabye.

LOL...we call em "Goody Bags"

Oh TOOO funny,....next time I have to hang MVI I will be hearing that song in my head. I can just imagine walking down the hall smiling to myself and others wondering what's up. :chuckle