How is hydromorphone IV administered?

How is hydromorphone IV administered?

Hydromorphone injection comes as a solution (liquid) to inject under the skin, into a vein, or into a muscle. It is usually injected once every 2 to 3 hours as needed.

What is the route of administration for Dilaudid?

Hydromorphone administration can be through intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, or oral routes. Intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous: injected at a concentration up to 10 mg/ml.

What Med should never be given IV push?

The most common medications not provided in ready-to-administer syringes include: Antiemetics Antibiotics with short stability Metoprolol Antipsychotics Opioids Furosemide Benzodiazepines Pantoprazole These medications are available in a prefilled syringe, however supply has been limited.

What happens when you push IV meds too fast?

Too rapid administration of high doses (greater than 500 mg administered over less than 10 minutes) may precipitate hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia and sudden death.

Should you dilute Dilaudid?

The safer way to administer through a running IV is to pause your pump, flush the line, administer your medication through the hub closest to the patient, flush at the prescribed rate of administration for the medication, then restart your pump. So, you see there is no need to dilute the drug.

What should you assess before giving hydromorphone?

Assess symptoms of respiratory depression, including decreased respiratory rate, confusion, bluish color of the skin and mucous membranes (cyanosis), and difficult, labored breathing (dyspnea).

Do you flush before and after IV push?

IV syringe injection (bolus) Injecting directly into the peripheral venous access does not require an infusion set and the cannula should be flushed before and after administering the IV medicine, according to local policy.

How fast do you push IV medications?

Urinary alkalinization (adults): 5 mg/kg/dose q 8- 12 hours IV Push: Administer as a direct bolus over at least 1 minute (100-500 mg/min). Repeat dose: 12 mg IV push if SVT not eliminated within 1 – 2 minutes. May repeat 12 mg IV push x 1.

What is the antidote for Dilaudid?

The opioid antagonist, naloxone, is a specific antidote against respiratory depression which may result from overdosage, or unusual sensitivity to DILAUDID ORAL LIQUID and DILAUDID TABLETS.

Do you aspirate for IV push?

According to Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice (2000), you should aspirate to confirm catheter patency before administering medication or fluid.