PediNurseBos replied to PediNurseBos's topic in Pediatric
I realize most institions have policies...but I am wondering what is the basis for the frequency..the reference must be somewhere! Other drugs say monitor VS like IV magnesium, dilantin,
PediNurseBos replied to PediNurseBos's topic in Pediatric
This is the annoying part..vital sign monitoring with drugs..it doesn't seem based on any pharmokinetics.. I guess there isn't any scientific reference..it seems like institutions just make up there...
Hi everyone Does anyone know of a resource that recommends how frequently vital signs should be taken with various meds? for example, in some of our pharm references there are mentions of IV drugs...