Pitocin after placenta delivery

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How many units of pitocin are placed in a IV bag w/1000 LR? Is it 20units or 30units. When there is an IOL 30 units is used, is this correct? Thanks-

panda_181

189 Posts

The way we do it is there is 20u in a bag of 1000cc 2/3-1/3, but we also push 5u either after the delivery of the placenta or the baby's shoulders, depending on the doctor.

Amanda :)

allnurses Guide

Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN

11,302 Posts

We don't have IV's with normal deliveries. So we give Pit 10 units IM.

If we have an IV established, we give 10 units IVP.

Two nights ago, we had a pt. hemorrhage after delivery of the placenta . . . 10 units IVP now, then 10 Units in 1000 ml NS in the already established IV and then started a second line and 10 units in 1000 ml NS. Methergine was then given. Then off to surgery for a D & C.

But, it is always 10 units Pitocin either IM or IV.

steph

SmilingBluEyes

20,964 Posts

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

where we work, it's 20 units IM or in 1 liter of LR/IV.

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