Indications:
- Intravenous antibiotic therapy should be carried out in a safe manner, respecting the quantity and frequency of prescribed doses. Your child should not miss prescribed doses of the medication.
- The steps in the method below may serve as a guide; speak to your healthcare team about the specific equipment that your child uses.
Considerations:
- To prevent contamination and transmission of bacteria:
- limit the number of people present during medication administration to yourself, your child and a helper, if needed.
- no animals (eg, dog, cat) should be in the same room as you.
- do not cough or blow on the materials, equipment or on the work surface.
- Preservation of medication:
- Keep elastomeric infusion pumps in a refrigerator in a drawer, container or closed bag, away from food.
- Remove the medication and place it on a clean surface one hour before use (or according to the time specified by your pharmacy) so that it will be at room temperature for administration.
- Do not immerse the antibiotic container in hot water and do not put it in the microwave oven to warm it more quickly.
- Good handwashing is essential before and after providing care.
- Optimize your child’s comfort during care with appropriate positioning and the use of distraction.
Frequency:
The antibiotic doses are given at the frequency prescribed by the doctor.
Required materials:
Refer to your healthcare team if the material used or the sequence of steps taught is different from what is described in the method of care.