Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

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I was wondering if it is still a practice to do skin test prior to administration of antibiotics in the hospital that you're working or if it's still effective?

Specializes in Anesthesia.
Can I have a clear reference on it. I'm going to draft a policy . So I need supportive document about it. Tnx!!!!

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Specializes in Cath/EP lab, CCU, Cardiac stepdown.
Can I have a clear reference on it. I'm going to draft a policy . So I need supportive document about it. Tnx!!!!

If you're a student, you should really find the reference yourself. As per the policy of this community, students should do their own homework.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Can I have a clear reference on it. I'm going to draft a policy . So I need supportive document about it. Tnx!!!!

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Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.

I have given a skin test injection to test for hypersensitivity prior to Iron Dextran and Amphotericin.

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Yes we do practice in dubai, giving intra dermal test dose for any antibiotic that ordered for IV. AFTER 30 mins of test dose, if there is no allergic reactions, then the iv dose to be given.

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Specializes in critical care.

We are still doung it .i would be happy to hearing about yoyr experiences or a strong ducument about it

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
We are still doung it .i would be happy to hearing about yoyr experiences or a strong ducument about it

You can also see my previous link on this subject. Skin testing is not a conclusive test and gives no additional benefit from protecting against anaphylactic reactions.

http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(16)31163-2/pdf

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Specializes in Med Surge, Tele, Oncology, Wound Care.

I have heard of it. It isn't helpful because an allergic reaction isn't likely with the first dose. It is the subsequent dose that a patient receives that will elicit a reaction.

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