RE: First dose ABX policy

[Debbie Potts]

Same here.  We look at pt's allergies, always have an ANA kit available and must have a 911 system.  We have had pt's have mild allergic reactions-itching. redness, hives, but fortunately no true anaphalytic reaction From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Riley, Deb Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: First dose ABX policy We are a hospital based home care agency and do first dose atb regularly.  We have a first dose policy that includes triage identifying high risk patients and in 11 years of service we have NEVER had an incident we were not prepared to handle.     Deb Riley RN CRNI Infusion Supervisor Summa's Homecare Akron, Ohio -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: First dose ABX policy   Hey all!      I was asked to get info on First dose administration of antibiotics.  Who out there is in the home care or alternate site arena who can help me out???     Also what issues should I be prepared to address besides the obvious anaphylaxis????   Thanks for your help!   -- Susan Schuetrumpf, CRNI VASPRO Atlanta, GA cell-404-606-1194