**ALWAYS establish patent IV access and flush PRIOR to mixing medication**
Pharmacy specific orders / instructions always supersede the Agency guidance provided below. If in doubt, do not guess, call our office, or tag @TeamHelp-CareCoordination(Best Tag) and ask for Clinical Support.
ALWAYSÂ establish IV access prior to mixing any meds
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
Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare the FOSCARNET
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end. You will need IV start supplies, IV tubing, dilution solution, syringe(s) and needle(s)
Draw up and mix as ordered by pharmacy
ADMINISTRATION
Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment
Infuse FOSCARNET over a minimum of 1 – 2 hours
The rate of infusion must be no more than 1 mg/kg/minute
Monitor patient for any adverse reactions
Record vitals every 15 minutes after infusion start, AND 5-10 minutes post infusion
Record lot numbers and expiration dates for vials used
Disconnect patient, flush line, and remove IV
Place pressure bandage at site
Clean and dispose of used supplies
ADDITIONAL INFO
Prescribing Info:Â Â Â Foscarnet-PIÂ