Metabolic Infusion – Prescribing (SCH)

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  • Click orders 

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  • Open Metabolic Infusion Folder 

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  • Select required infusion 

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  • The Dosage Calculator will appear for all additives and the diluent.
  • The set doses can be modified in this screen if needed by adjusting the Target dose field

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  • Note: Metabolic Infusions do not have drug-allergy or drug-drug interaction checking
  • Click OK to continue 

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  • The Order ScratchPad will open to the Continuous Details Tab.
  • Complete the required details: The infuse over time (in hrs) -  the rate will auto-calculate once the above details are entered

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  • Go to Details Tab 
  • Enter indication
  • Sign order 

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  • The orderable will appear on the MAR within the continuous Infusion segment of the MAR

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Notes:

  1. Load Infusions should be discontinued when completed
  2. Modifications to rates or additives in Continuous Infusions is done via the prescription of a NEW order. The current/old order needs to be discontinued to remove it from the MAR and avoid confusion.

 

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