Hello! We are currently evaluating our processes for how potassium chloride is administered at our OP Infusion and Oncology centers and looking to compare our practices with other facilities.

For both types of settings:

Do you utilize only manufactured IVPB or do you allow compounding of custom concentrations?

Do you have policy regarding the maximum concentration that will be utilized for peripheral vs central line or port? Do you utilize the same minimum concentration regardless of type of IV access available?

Hello,

Our health system is considering switching our ambulatory 5-FU infusions to be dispensed in elastomeric pumps from CADD pumps due to reports of spills, disconnects and alarms.

There is some literature out there citing spills occurring upto 40% of the time as well as excess fluid being present at disconnect upto 40% of the time (sample sizes were small).

Curious, if you use elastomeric pumps in your oncology space if this is your experience? Also, what failures do you experience when using these pumps.

Your time and response is greatly appreciated!