drugs w/ blood?

[danger]

what's the consensus with giving drugs through a blood line? i talked to a friend of mine that had a code on an MVA w/ a bit of blood loss. he had two IVs, one giving blood and the other giving dopamine. the doctor ordered bicarb which isn't compatible w/ dopamine and said to give it w/ the blood. is this kosher? can all drugs be given w/ blood? or should it be avoided?

dan

[MassED, BSN, RN]

Done it many times in codes/trauma's never had a problem...in an extended time period I would start a third line. Would not be helpful to the "sick" patient to stop the blood even for a short time.

yes, during a code a line would be used for what was necessary - there are usually two lines (if you're lucky) anyway, so one for blood, other for meds is usually how it's done. If more lines are needed, someone would be working on that.... But if a code is occurring - you do what you have to do with whatever ya got!