Y connector compatibility chart

[melmal57#]

Does a free IV drug compatibility for Y connectors exist?

[brownbook]

To mix or not to mix – compatibilities of parenteral drug solutions

Peter Murney5 min read

Aust Prescr 2008;31:98-1011 Aug 2008DOI:

Hope I am not doing your homework for you :). I found the above article in a quick 3 minute search on the Internet.

There is a more comprehensive chart put out by ISMP for less than $25.00 that intentionally was hard to read (very tiny so you couldn't just copy the image), seems worth the price for peace of mind and to avoid med errors. Just put ISMP in your search bar.

Or make a list of drugs you frequently administer via the Y connectors. Research on the Internet or ask your pharmacist if there are incompatibility issue.

[CelticGoddess, BSN, RN]

If you area nurse, your facility should have that information available for you on their computers system, or you can call the pharmacy.

If you are a student, check your drug guide for the medication in question. I know my drug guide listed the compatibility of IV meds. You just have to look up each individual drug. If you don't have one, buy one.

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

Best IV medications book is Called Intravenous Medications by Betty L Gahart.There is a new every year and there is a Compatibility section for each medication.

[amoLucia]

Best IV medications book is Called Intravenous Medications by Betty L Gahart.There is a new every year and there is a Compatibility section for each medication.

I bought this book when it first came out in the Dark Ages. It was excellent then. Glad to see that some 'oldies but goodies' are still rockin'!!!

My best EKG reference was the Andreoli Cardiology Manual. I won't throw that one out either.