We recently went live with BD Alaris for syringe pump module only. We maintain a different brand for large vol pumps, which normally would run carrier fluids. Our Nursing leadership received info from BD rep that due to pressure differences, it was recc'ed to use the BD Alaris for carrier fluids - which means a 50mL syringe for carrier fluids. Has anyone else received this same information? In the interim, we are also looking for any reccs for 50mL prefilled NS syringes from a manufacturer or known 503b - Thank you!

This has been posted before but I wanted to check again - does anyone have a best practice for KVO / carrier fluids for low volume infusions? (e.g. concentrated furosemide, PCAs, insulin, heparin, etc.)

The system I work for doesn't have a great process for nurses to recognize when a patient may need a carrier fluid or ordering and administering the fluid. Some of the additional questions are: