Reconstituting Powdered Medication in a Vial
Nursing Assessment and Skills・7 minutes read
Prepare Ceftriaxone medication by mixing with liquid, drawing the correct dose, and switching the cannula before administering an intramuscular injection to the patient to ensure proper medication delivery and safety.
Insights
- The process of preparing Ceftriaxone for injection involves specific steps such as reconstituting the medication with the correct amount of liquid, drawing air into the syringe, injecting it into the vial, and then drawing the liquid back into the syringe for proper dosage preparation.
- Prior to administering the injection, it is crucial to switch from a blunt cannula to a sharp needle, and verify the medication through barcode scanning in the patient's room to ensure accuracy and safety.
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Recent questions
How do you prepare Ceftriaxone medication?
To prepare Ceftriaxone, gather powdered medication, diluent, marker, alcohol wipes, blunt cannula, syringe, and needle. Reconstitute 500mg with 2.8ml liquid, yielding 3ml. Draw air into syringe, inject into vial, draw liquid back. Shake mixture, draw 1.5ml dose with needle.
What equipment is needed for Ceftriaxone preparation?
Equipment needed includes powdered Ceftriaxone, diluent, marker, alcohol wipes, blunt cannula, syringe, and needle.
How much liquid is needed for Ceftriaxone reconstitution?
Reconstitute Ceftriaxone 500mg with 2.8ml liquid, yielding 3ml total.
What is the final dose of Ceftriaxone for injection?
Draw up final dose of 1.5ml using syringe and needle.
What steps are involved in administering Ceftriaxone injection?
Administer Ceftriaxone by switching blunt cannula for sharp needle, bringing vial and liquid for barcode scanning before giving the medication.
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Reconstituting Ceftriaxone: Intramuscular Injection Preparation
- The first step is to gather all necessary equipment, including the powdered medication (Ceftriaxone), the diluent (liquid), a marker indicating the medication, alcohol wipes, a blunt cannula, a syringe, and a needle.
- The medication, Ceftriaxone 500 milligrams, needs to be reconstituted with 2.8 milliliters of liquid, yielding a total of three milliliters once mixed.
- To prepare the medication, air must be drawn into the syringe, injected into the vial, and then the liquid drawn back into the syringe.
- After shaking the mixture to ensure proper dissolution, the final dose of 1.5 milliliters is drawn up using the syringe and needle.
- Before administering the intramuscular injection to the patient, ensure to switch the blunt cannula for a sharp needle, and bring the vial and liquid to the patient's room for barcode scanning before giving the medication.
