We don't have filter needles as far as I know. I haven't had to break an ampule in a while, though, so I'll have to go on a search for the filter needles.
IF we did have the filters available, I'd use them.
I think Vit K is one of the few meds that still come in a glass ampoule. Probably time to change, but the drug companies have never asked for my advice!!
I think Vit K is one of the few meds that still come in a glass ampoule. Probably time to change, but the drug companies have never asked for my advice!!
:chuckle What? Ask the nurse what is best? Now that makes way too much sense!
Well, I have been proven wrong. We DO Have filter needles available. They're in the ONE place no one ever looks for them.....the MED room!! :rotfl: Seriously, our Pyxis is not in the med room, so why WOULD I look in there??
Tiki_Torch
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Just wondering...
Do you use a filter needle to draw up Vitamin K from glass ampules and then change the needle before giving the medication IM to newborn babies?