So I have a nurse on my floor who says that if you y-site any multiple bags. NS, LR, multiple antibiotics. that you should use the port closest to the patient(granted they are on a pump).
She would harass the other nurses that would do so. However, I cannot find any evidence to say that this is actually best practice and in my head, these are more lines to cause entanglement and possible disconnection.
If the drugs are compatible, is there actually any reason to do so?
I keep seeing that chemical compatibility can last for up to 24 hours. idk.
Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.
If you really need to need to add another primary IVF or drip just use a micro double or triple ext set that is added directly to the catheter. You can even add it even there is a dsg in place just take it off (remove the single if it was used) and add your primed dbl or triple micro extension set to the catheter or cannula..brands are interchangeable but have leur-lock connection. Sure you can use a Y-site if the second IVF or drip you are adding is compatible. I use these a lot so even if no other IVF used so the RN has a port right at the site to give IV pain meds,protonix and other IV push meds. They always seem to forget this simple solution.
iluvivt, BSN, RN
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If you really need to need to add another primary IVF or drip just use a micro double or triple ext set that is added directly to the catheter. You can even add it even there is a dsg in place just take it off (remove the single if it was used) and add your primed dbl or triple micro extension set to the catheter or cannula..brands are interchangeable but have leur-lock connection. Sure you can use a Y-site if the second IVF or drip you are adding is compatible. I use these a lot so even if no other IVF used so the RN has a port right at the site to give IV pain meds,protonix and other IV push meds. They always seem to forget this simple solution.