Our policy states that if there are multiple piggybacks a flush bag system be established with instructions to back flush and change flush bag solution every 24hrs--tubing is then changed every 96 hrs--additionallly all infusions are administered via pump including blood products--all tubing types are compatible with our pump system
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> Practice question for all of you...
>
> How often are you changing an administration set if it is an intermittent
> set?
>
> The CDC gives no recommendation for intermittent infusions that I am aware
> of.
>
> INS Standards clearly state that once an administration set is detached
> from a primary set, it should be considered as an intermittent set. And
> intermittents shall be changed every 24 hours.
>
> I see piggyback sets hanging on the IV poles all the time, detached from
> the primary line because the patient has multiple piggybacks, nicely dated
> and timed with a 72 hour expiration date.
>
> I'm just curious if your policies SPECIFICALLY mention intermittent sets or
> just "administration sets". I'm especially interested in any new/more data
> from the CDC or research articles.
>
> Barbara Van Slyke, RN, BSN, OCN, CRNI
> Outpatient Infusion
> Bay Area Hospital
> 1775 Thompson Road
> Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
>
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