{"id":657,"date":"2022-12-08T13:28:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T13:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/?p=657"},"modified":"2022-12-15T12:26:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:26:27","slug":"module-9-b-obtaining-medications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perioperative1001.slc-courses.ca\/?p=657","title":{"rendered":"Module 9: B. Obtaining Medications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Obtaining Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ORNAC standards advise that <\/a>sole use vials should be used as much as possible. Avoiding multiuse vials helps to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(ORNAC, 2021)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Administering Medications <\/a>in the Sterile Field<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Once the scrub nurse has verified the ordered medication verbally and visually, they may accept it onto the sterile field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • The circulating nurse must transfer the device in a sterile manner.<\/li>
  • Sterile transfer devices should be used. These devices help to minimize splashing and spilling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcc1 Documentation Highlight<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Any medication added onto the sterile field must be labelled immediately. The scrub nurse must include the following on the medication label:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Medication name<\/li>
    • Strength<\/li>
    • Dose<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83e\udde9 Practice Activity: Labeling Medications<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

      Choose one or multiple responses to answer the question. Select “Check” when you feel confident in your answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n