Abbott Hospira Plum A Plus and Plum A Plus 3 version 11.6 Infusion ...

1- 10 1) Descriptive InformationThese guidelines apply only when infusing short half-life criticaldrugs in Concurrent mode. Individual patient responses may varyrequiring adjustment of delivery rates.SHORT HALF-LIFE (LESSTHAN 6 MINUTES) CRITICALDRUG INFUSION RATEDELIVERY RATE GUIDELINESMAXIMUM RATE OFACCOMPANYING INFUSION0.5 - 1.9 mL/hr 5 Times the Critical Drug Rate2 - 5 mL/hr 10 Times the Critical Drug Rate5.1 or Greater Any Desired RatioCRITICAL DRUGSExamples of drugs with a short half-life (approximately 6 minutesor less when given IV) include:DobutamineDopamineEpinephrineEpoprostenolEsmololIsoproterenolLidocaineNitroglycerinNitroprussideNorepinephrineOxytocinProcainamideFor these drugs, the concurrent flow guidelines should befollowed when the infusion rate of the drug will be 5 mL/hr or less.NOTE: This list of critical drugs is not intended to be allinclusiveof critical drugs or drugs with a short half-life.The clinician should become familiar with the pharmacodynamicsof any critical drug before administration.This information is presented to inform clinicians of a raresituation that could be misinterpreted if they are unfamiliar withthis phenomenon.430-95215-003 (Rev. 10/05)