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 VENOFER
Be sure all the necessary supplies are available to complete infusion from beginning to end. You will need IV start supplies, syringe and needle. If to be given as IV infusion you will also need a 100ml bag 0f 0.9% NaCl and gravity tubing
Mix as ordered by pharmacy
If given as slow IVP draw up in a syringe
If given as an infusion, VENOFER must be diluted in a maximum of 100 ml of 0.9 NaCl
ADMINISTRATION
Take baseline vitals and document basic assessment
Infuse VENOFER
Slow IVP over 2-5 minutes
IV infusion over 15 minutes
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
HCP Website: Â VenoferHCPÂ
Prescribing Info:Â Â Â Venofer-PIÂ
Administration Guide: Â Â Venofer-Dosing-Admin