Update Crash Cart Contents AND Documentation

December 2015

Hospital pharmacies will update the contents of crash cart trays...due to new Am Heart Assn guidelines.

Watch for vasopressin vials to be removed. It's no longer recommended for adults in cardiac arrest...and it costs about $200 per dose.

Don't be surprised to see lidocaine added in pediatric crash carts...since it's now an option if defibrillation and epinephrine aren't effective.

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Table of Contents

Med Histories Avoid Medical Jargon when Gathering Med Histories from Patients
Med Administration Avoid Tubing Meds That Shouldn't be Shaken
Cardiology Dispense Two Praxbind Vials for Each 5 g Dose
Practice Update Crash Cart Contents AND Documentation
Compounding Keep Gram and Milligram Weights Straight When Compounding Meds
Medication Errors Report Errors and Near Misses to Prevent Repeat Mishaps
Recalls Help Prevent Wrong-Route Errors with Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
Elderly Patients Watch for Seniors Taking Risky Medications
COPD an increase in Spiriva Respimat (tiotropium) orders now that it's approved for asthma
Supplements Be Cautious Ordering Supplements for Inpatient Use
Discharge Use OUTpatient Labeling When Sending Home Bulk Meds