Monday, June 30, 2008

IM lab station

I've read of students failing because they were worried about compatability of mixing the 2 meds assigned. The purpose of this station is to show your ability to mix two medications in the same syringe. So don't worry about compatability.


6 comments:

Anonymous said...

What on earth are you using for a pt?
YOU WILL PASS!
Hugs
MedicLuvsLasVegas

kiwi said...

It's a stuffed pair of panty hose.
Thanks for the encouragement.

jennypenny said...

why didn't you just draw up the med while you were in the second bottle? I was taught air in 1 bottle, air in second, draw that med, then back to first one to draw it up. Less chance to contanimate.

Anonymous said...

How many minutes do you have in the SQ/IM station? Also, I have another question, since I already clean the two vials with alcohol, do I have to clean again when I draw out the 2nd med? Thanks.

kiwi said...

15 minutes
You shouldn't have to but most did.

Anonymous said...

does it matter which med you draw first?

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