Dosage calculations and IV medications
macrodrip tubing - ANS-The standard type of tubing is macrodrip. This tubing delivers
either 10, 15 or 20 drops per 1 mL. Usually an institution stocks only one type of
macrodrip tubing. The drop factor of the tubing is on the package.
microdrip tubing - ANS-Tiny drops are delivered by microdrip tubing. This tubing is used
when more exact measurements or small amounts are needed. Usually used for critical
care, geriatric or pediatric patients if or when an infusion pump is not available for use.
This tubing delivers 60 drops per 1 mL, since 60 minutes in an hour, the microdrip per
minute is the same as number of mL/hr.
peripheral lines - ANS-are usually inserted in the veins of the arms or the hands
central lines - ANS-can be inserted in the subclavian or jugular veins, using a special
large vein catheter
primary lines - ANS-such as electrolytes and multivitamins, may be added directly to the
primary line. These are added to large volume IV bags due to their side effects; side
effects that may occur if the medication is given too fast or in too concentrated of a
solution.
secondary lines - ANS-are added to primary line to administer other IV fluids along with
the main IV line
IV piggyback (IVPB) - ANS-intravenous preparation administered at a constant drip rate
along with a large volume parenteral such as normal saine or dextrose usually through
a Y-site connector port
Tandem Piggyback - ANS-set is the dame height as primary bag, both bags infuse
simultaneously
ADD-vantage system - ANS-On occasion an ADD-Vantage system will be used. This is
a special IV bag with a port for medication administration, usually a powder form mixed
with IV solution. The total solution is infused.
baxter mini-bag plus - ANS-Some IV medications are administered with Baxter Mini-Bag
Plus infusion set. The bag is dispensed by the pharmacy
macrodrip tubing - ANS-The standard type of tubing is macrodrip. This tubing delivers
either 10, 15 or 20 drops per 1 mL. Usually an institution stocks only one type of
macrodrip tubing. The drop factor of the tubing is on the package.
microdrip tubing - ANS-Tiny drops are delivered by microdrip tubing. This tubing is used
when more exact measurements or small amounts are needed. Usually used for critical
care, geriatric or pediatric patients if or when an infusion pump is not available for use.
This tubing delivers 60 drops per 1 mL, since 60 minutes in an hour, the microdrip per
minute is the same as number of mL/hr.
peripheral lines - ANS-are usually inserted in the veins of the arms or the hands
central lines - ANS-can be inserted in the subclavian or jugular veins, using a special
large vein catheter
primary lines - ANS-such as electrolytes and multivitamins, may be added directly to the
primary line. These are added to large volume IV bags due to their side effects; side
effects that may occur if the medication is given too fast or in too concentrated of a
solution.
secondary lines - ANS-are added to primary line to administer other IV fluids along with
the main IV line
IV piggyback (IVPB) - ANS-intravenous preparation administered at a constant drip rate
along with a large volume parenteral such as normal saine or dextrose usually through
a Y-site connector port
Tandem Piggyback - ANS-set is the dame height as primary bag, both bags infuse
simultaneously
ADD-vantage system - ANS-On occasion an ADD-Vantage system will be used. This is
a special IV bag with a port for medication administration, usually a powder form mixed
with IV solution. The total solution is infused.
baxter mini-bag plus - ANS-Some IV medications are administered with Baxter Mini-Bag
Plus infusion set. The bag is dispensed by the pharmacy
