We have used Ativan TWICE in the 18 months I have been in Outpt Infusion (Adult) Peds is different story. Better living through chemistry there.
Was strickly based on pt presentation and report of history from pt,
family, previous attempts.
For us, it is just a rare prn.
Michael E. Johnson, RN,
BSN
Outpatient Infusion Case Manager
Kaiser Santa Clara ?Homestead
710 Lawrence Expressway
Infusion Center, Department 440
Santa Clara, California 95051
408-851-4301, tie line 401
Pager 6-476, 408-231-0988
fax 408-851-4359, tie line 401
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Subject: Ativan with PICC placements
I have recently been challenged by a physician on our use of IV Ativan
with PICC placement. Our team often will ask for an order prior to PICC
placement just in case the patient is anxious about the procedure. I was
surprised when I did a recent audit to see that they have been using
Ativan in 53% of our PICC placements. I am curious what other teams are
doing. Is this standard of practice or have we gone too far on this?
Sue Kilbourne
Asante Infusion Services
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