RE: Inclusion/exclusion criteria for IV to PO conversion

[Rebecca Satarawala]

Title: RE: Inclusion/exclusion criteria for IV to PO conversion

This is what one of my PharmD friends sent me (and this is what my other RPh associate was looking for):   Are you referring to IV antibiotic to PO conversion?  Usually this conversion is the most common conversion that demands criteria: Clinical improvement in signs and symptoms Afebrile or consistent improvement in fever over a 24 hour period WBC count normalizing Infection being treated does not require IV therapy (e.g., endocarditis, meningitis) GI absorption likely normal (absence of vomiting or abnormal GI anatomy) Ability to receive oral dosage form either orally or via tube (concomitant oral or via tube administration of other meds)   The above criteria is used in the LTC setting by the consultant RPhs.   Rebecca Satarawala, RN, BSN, CRNI     3445 Guilford Ave NW Canton, OH  44718 330.353.0722 mobile 330.491.1896 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Infusion Expertise You Can Trust….     From: Lynn Hadaway [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Vascular List Serve; Venous Listserve Subject: RE: Inclusion/exclusion criteria for IV to PO conversion   This decision is a drug-specific thing. For instance, Vancomycin IV and Vancomycin PO are for distinctly different indications and can not be switched. I have not ever worked with any written guidelines for this conversion. It has always depended upon the medication, the patients ability to tolerate PO fluids and meds, and the physician's order. Lynn   At 3:33 PM -0400 7/24/06, Rebecca Satarawala wrote: Sorry my note wasn't clear.  It is for Conversion from IV meds to po meds, e.g., antibiotics.  I was asked this by a pharmacist who has not had alot of experience with infusion therapy.  I know the pharmacy I used to work for had inclusion/exclusion criteria, however I don't have that information anymore.   Rebecca Satarawala, RN, BSN, CRNI     3445 Guilford Ave NW Canton, OH  44718 330.353.0722 mobile 330.491.1896 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Infusion Expertise You Can TrustŠ.     From: Lynn Hadaway [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 11:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Venous Listserve; Vascular List Serve Subject: Re: Inclusion/exclusion criteria for IV to PO conversion   Conversion of what? Fluids, meds? I am not sure what you are asking. Lynn   At 9:06 AM -0400 7/21/06, Rebecca Satarawala wrote: Does anyone have any guidelines you would be willing to share for inclusion/exclusion criteria for IV to PO conversion?   Marc-any thoughts??   Thanks!     Rebecca Satarawala, RN, BSN, CRNI     3445 Guilford Ave NW Canton, OH  44718 330.353.0722 mobile 330.491.1896 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Infusion Expertise You Can Trust·.           -- Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc. 126 Main Street, PO Box 10 Milner, GA 30257 http://www.hadawayassociates.com office 770-358-7861     -- Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc. 126 Main Street, PO Box 10 Milner, GA 30257 http://www.hadawayassociates.com office 770-358-7861