Cardiac (Milrinone & Dobutamine)

Dobutamine & Milrinone are cardiac meds infused through a continuous drip. 

 

Important Consideration: Do not flush the infusion line! This will cause a bolus of the drug.

 

Bag Changes:

• Generally required every 48 hours (verify on the order). 

• Needs to be changed before or just as the bag is emptying to avoid any disruption in the drip. 

• Instruct the patient to never allow the bag to "run dry."

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Lab Draws:

• If the patient has a double lumen PICC line, use the lumen in which the med is not infusing.

• If it is a single lumen PICC, you will need to draw labs peripherally.