What can you run iv tylenol with.

[evolvingrn]

Do you run iv Tylenol with anything other than normal saline?

[ShantheRN, BSN, RN]

We don't run it with anything other than NS. We also use Micromedex. They need to hurry up and test it with other stuff because it's a great option for onc patients that can't keep down PO meds. I've had to waste a couple of doses because of incompatibility issues (as in pt would spike a temp while another med was running, then be afebrile once the line was available) - pharmacy loved me for that

[carolmaccas66, BSN, RN]

I've run IV panadol with many other different drugs, esp ABX. But you need to check your facilities drug/med book to check what u can and can't do. Obviously you wouldn't give it with any drugs that have panadol in them - that's why you need to check ur drug book re incompatabilities.

[wooh, BSN, RN]

Ozzybear said:

We do not give anything rectal to onc pts

Out of curiosity, why is that?

[Jolie, BSN]

wooh said:

Out of curiosity, why is that?

Perhaps the risk of rectal bleeding due to decreased platelets, which is common in heme/onc patients?

[Ozzybear]

Jolie said:

Perhaps the risk of rectal bleeding due to decreased platelets, which is common in heme/onc patients?

Yes and also infection risk.

[netglow, ASN, RN]

Also the rapid cell turn over areas are very finicky.

[wooh, BSN, RN]

Makes perfect sense now! Thanks!

[student987]

This is why I love this forum I learn something new every day....I did not even know that IV tylenol existed