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Drawing up Ativan

At my hospital, when administering Ativan through continuous infusion, we are to attach a micron filter to the tubing. This got me thinking, should I be drawing up IVP doses of Ativan with a filter needle?

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    Your pharmacist is a great resource to ask this question to. He/She can let you know if this is to be done or not. And see what the facility policy is.

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    I find it very hard time draw it up via filter needle because it's so viscous.

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    ....and it is not within my scope to do Ativan pushes, however, is there a crystallization thing that happens with saline, therefore, that is why it would need a filter on the IV?

    DISCLAIMER: I have not a clue, however, I would check out why the filter is needed on the IV, then go back from there.

    Pharmacists rock!

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    Ativan when mixed and hung can become unstable and form crystals.

    Not necessary with IVP...it is the length of time mixed.

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