Great thanks
Our protocols say d10 is 0.5mg/kg if the pt is 2kg (2x0.5=1mg), with the concentration of 2g/20ml in order to give 1 mg you have to change the concentration to 2000mg/2ml doing the math out 2000/1x20 would be 0.01 ml in order for the pt to get the 1mg. Does that seem correct?
Interesting that the protocols for D10 would be in grams and not ml. Its really the same thing, 0.5g/5ml ... But I'm still used to seeing pedi doses expressed in ml. :/
Ours are 5ml/kg, and we only dilute down to D10 for neonates.
I use the Betty Crocker Cook Book.
Dumb question, but doesn't dilution of a packaged intravenous solution constitute "pharmacy", requiring a separate license and school? Just saying...
I use the Betty Crocker Cook Book.
Glucose is dextrose.
There is a difference when you have premeasured quantities to mix then administer (such as reconstituting a vaccine or spiking a bag of IV NS with an ampule of potassium), versus having to calculate quantities, then actually measure them out, and then perform the mix, requiring relabeling of the consequent container with name, strength, date and time of admixture, etc. You lose the lot number.
HOWEVER....the calculation is no more complicated than some IV rate calcs. I raise the question more as a matter of liability and legality, not practicality. Or can the conditions above be met?