Pharmacy specific orders / instructions always supersede the Agency guidance provided below. If in doubt, do not guess, call our office, or tag @TeamHelp-CareCoordination and ask for Clinical Support.
ALWAYSÂ make sure you have everything you need to complete infusion before you begin
ALWAYSÂ confirm your medication dose against the medication label and orders
ALWAYSÂ reach out to us first (not the Pharmacy) with any questions
NEVERÂ tell a Pt you have not given a particular medication before
MIXING
Collect everything together on a clean and dry surface.
Need SQ needle set (number will depend on amount of medication – may be 2, 3 or 4 needles), Tegaderm, tape, alcohol, tubing for syringe driver pump and Sharps container.
Attach the 60 ml syringe with the medication to the tubing and then to the needle set.
Prime the tubing and clamp.
Place the syringe in the syringe driver pump.
ADMINISTRATION
NOTE: THIS IS A PATIENT TEACH
Vitals should be taken prior to starting infusion and 15 minutes after starting.
Document patient’s level of understanding, ability to perform the tasks and need for follow up teaching. If patient needs follow up teaching, reach out to Agency and inform them
Select the site to insert the needle(s).
Rotate the sites of the needle using the abdomen, thighs or upper arms.
Choose infusion sites, clean the sites and access the sites with the needles placing Tegaderm over the needles.
Unclamp the tubing and turn the syringe pump driver on.
Infuse over the required hours per pharmacy orders (usually between 8 – 10 hours).
When completed, remove winged needles and dispose of in Sharps container. Place Band-Aid at injection sites if needed.
Clean up and dispose of supplies.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Prescribing Info:Â Desferal-Prescirbing-Info
Pumps:Â HHC-Resources.com/pumps