Reconstitution of Medications

Procedure Guidelines

9.28 RECONSTITUTION OF MEDICATIONS

INDICATIONS:

• Preparation of Glucagon or Solu-Medrol

EQUIPMENT:

• Diluting Solution.
• Glucagon Powder.
• Sterile 1 ml syringe.
• Alcohol swab.

PROCEDURE:

• Remove the flip-off seals on bottles Nos. 1 and 2 (Glucagon).
• Wipe rubber stoppers on both bottles with the alcohol swab.
• Pull up 1/2 ml of air.
• Inject the air into the diluting solution bottle (No. 1). Keep the tip of the needle in the solution and withdraw the entire contents of the solution.
• Remove syringe from bottle No. 1 and insert into bottle No. 2 (Glucagon powder). Inject all of the diluting solution into bottle No. 2.
• Remove syringe and dispose of properly. Shake bottle No. 2 gently until the Glucagon powder dissolves and the solution becomes clear.
• Administer the Glucagon or Solu-Medrol immediately after reconstituting.