Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 In a message dated 11/07/2002 14:47:33 US Eastern Standard Time, jfriesen2000@... writes: > >>>Yes, Walt I had redness and small hives to morphine and Demerol if it was > given per IV. I didn't have any problems with it given to me per central > line .... in Nebraska <<< , I don't have any problems when I receive either of these meds. I wanted to say hello, , It's good to see you posting. I hope this means you are feeling better. Karyn , RN Founder / Executive Director http://www.pancassociation.org 1- / KarynWms@... PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2002 Report Share Posted November 7, 2002 In a message dated 11/07/2002 14:47:33 US Eastern Standard Time, jfriesen2000@... writes: > >>>Yes, Walt I had redness and small hives to morphine and Demerol if it was > given per IV. I didn't have any problems with it given to me per central > line .... in Nebraska <<< , I don't have any problems when I receive either of these meds. I wanted to say hello, , It's good to see you posting. I hope this means you are feeling better. Karyn , RN Founder / Executive Director http://www.pancassociation.org 1- / KarynWms@... PAI Home Office: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Regarding peripheral IV therapy ( or the IV's) used in the hands arms feet or legs other than central lines, there are alot of medications that cause alot of irritation to the veins, that can cause scarring,sclerosing of the vein or after continual use make them unable to access, I feel these medications should be diluted before administration, it does not effect the pain relief only keeps it from burning, stinging, and the itching along the site. This can only be done when the medication is being directly to the IV through the ports located along the tubing. If you are recieving pain meds through a PCA and have IV fluid going at the same time at a decent rate (above 50cc an hour) this should diminish the amount of pain and local irration along the site. When a person has a central line this medication is being dilivered through a vessel large enough for a person to not get the localized irration, this is a main area for blood to go through thus diluting the drug. Hope this helps make the physiology a little more understanding, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2002 Report Share Posted November 11, 2002 Regarding peripheral IV therapy ( or the IV's) used in the hands arms feet or legs other than central lines, there are alot of medications that cause alot of irritation to the veins, that can cause scarring,sclerosing of the vein or after continual use make them unable to access, I feel these medications should be diluted before administration, it does not effect the pain relief only keeps it from burning, stinging, and the itching along the site. This can only be done when the medication is being directly to the IV through the ports located along the tubing. If you are recieving pain meds through a PCA and have IV fluid going at the same time at a decent rate (above 50cc an hour) this should diminish the amount of pain and local irration along the site. When a person has a central line this medication is being dilivered through a vessel large enough for a person to not get the localized irration, this is a main area for blood to go through thus diluting the drug. Hope this helps make the physiology a little more understanding, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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