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Ampule

This document provides instructions for preparing medication from ampules and vials. It outlines the steps to take which include assembling equipment, checking the medication against the MAR, performing hand hygiene, breaking open the ampule safely and disposing of the top, withdrawing the medication using a filter needle, and disposing of sharps. It also describes preparing a vial by mixing if needed, withdrawing air, inserting the needle into the vial and withdrawing the prescribed amount of medication while avoiding bubbles and excess fluid. The goal is to safely prepare the correct medication dosage.

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Ampule

This document provides instructions for preparing medication from ampules and vials. It outlines the steps to take which include assembling equipment, checking the medication against the MAR, performing hand hygiene, breaking open the ampule safely and disposing of the top, withdrawing the medication using a filter needle, and disposing of sharps. It also describes preparing a vial by mixing if needed, withdrawing air, inserting the needle into the vial and withdrawing the prescribed amount of medication while avoiding bubbles and excess fluid. The goal is to safely prepare the correct medication dosage.

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Preparing Medication from Ampules

Preparation
1. Assemble equipment
2. Check MAR
 Check the label on the ampule carefully against the MAR to make sure that the
correct medication is beeing prepared.
 Follow the three checks for administering medication:
a) when it is taken from the medication cart
b) before withdrawing the medication
c) after withdrawing the medication
3. Organize the equipment.
Procedure
1. Perform hand hygiene and observe other appropriate infection control procedures.
2. Prepare the medication ampule for drug withdrawal.
 Flick the upper stem of the ampule several times with fingernail.
 Place a piece of sterile gauze between your thumb and the ampule neck or
around the ampule neck, and break off the top by bending it toward you; or
 Place the antiseptic wipe packet over the top of the ampule before breaking
off the top.
 Dispose of the top of the ampulein the sharps container.

3. Withdraw the medication.


 Place the ampule on a flat surface. Attachthe flter needle to the syringe
 Remove the cap from the filter needle, and insert the needle into the center of
the ampule. Do not touch the rim of the ampule with the needle tip or shaft.
 With the single-dose ampule hold the ampule slightly on its side, if necessary,
to obtain alllthe medication. Dispose of the filter needle by placing in a
sharps container.
 If giving a injection, replace the filter needle, tighten the capat the hub of the
needle, and push the solution into the prescribed amount

Procedure

2. Prepare the medication vial for drug withdrawal.


 Mix the solution, if necessary, by rotating the vial between the
palms of the hands, not by shaking.
 Remove the protective cap, or clean the ruuber cap of a previously
opened vial with antiseptic wipe by rubbing in a circular motion.
3. Withdraw the medication
 Attach a filter needle, as agency practice dictates, to draw up premix
liquid medications from multi-dose vials.
 Insure that the needle is firmly attached to the syringe.
 Remove the cap from the needle, then draw up into the syringe the
amount of air equal to the volume of the medication to be withdrawn.
 Carefully insert the needle into the upright vial through the center of
the rubber cap, maintaining the sterility of the needle.
 Inject the air into the vial, keeping the bevel of the needle above the
surface of the medication.
 Withdraw the prescribed amount of medication, using either of the
following methods:
a) Hold the vial down, move the needle tip so that it is below the
fluid level, and withdraw the medication. Avoid drawing up the
last drop of the vial; or
b) Invert the vial, ensure the needle tip is below the fluid level, and
gradually withdraw the medication.
 Hold the syringe and vial at eye level to determine that the correct
dosage of the drug is drawn into the syringe. Eject the air remaining at
the top of the syringe into the vial.
 When correct volume of the medication plus a little more is obtained,
withdraw the needle from the vial, and replace the cap over the needle
using the scoop method, thus maintaining its sterility.
 If necessary, tap the syringe barrel to dislodge any air bubbles present
in the syringe.
 If giving an injection, replace the filter needle, if used, with a regular
or safety Needle of the correct gauge Aand length. Eject air from the
new needle, and verify correct medication volume.

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