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.
ALWAYS establish IV access prior to mixing any meds
ALWAYS make sure you have everything you need to complete infusion before you begin
ALWAYS confirm your medication dose against the medication label and orders
ALWAYS reach out to us first (not the Pharmacy) with any questions
NEVER tell a Pt you have not given a particular medication before
MIXING
Obtain a clear/clean space to prepare the
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end. Syringe with diluent and needle are included in the drug product kit. You will need alcohol and Band-Aid.
Recommended needle size for administration is 1½” 19 gauge safety injection needle (supplied in the drug product kit). For patients with a greater skin to muscle depth, a size 2” 19 gauge needle (not supplied) may be used
Follow the mixing instructions included in the packaging
Once drawn up and mixed then change out the needle
ADMINISTRATION
Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment
Inject into the deep intragluteal region only
Rotate sites
Monitor patient for any adverse reactions
Record vitals 5-10 minutes post injection
Record lot numbers and expiration dates for vials used
Place Band-Aid at site if indicated
Clean and dispose of used supplies
ADDITIONAL INFO
HCP Website: Sandostatin-LAR -HCP
Prescribing Info: Sandostatin_Lar-PI
Sandostatin Injection Video: Sandostatin LAR Injection Video