ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: WITHDRAWING MEDICATIONS FROM TWO VIALS INTO ONE SYRINGE

Course overview

Withdrawing medications from two vials into one syringe is indicated when the medications have been ordered to be given in combination and to reduce the number of injections required. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of mixing medications from two vials into one syringe, including indications for the procedure and how to maintain aseptic technique. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.