diluting I.V lasix

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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?

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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.

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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.

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We don't dilute it either.

steph

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I've never diluted.

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Specializes in Hospice, Critical Care.

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

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Geriatrics.

I'm another one who has never diluted Lasix.

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

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

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Never have I diluted Lasix.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Nor, I. Never.

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I always thought it was a little strange, but at my hospital we are told to dilute lasix IV Push.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Wound Care.

Nope, never diluted!

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