Loading dose
Loading dose is expected for infusions that include a bolus. Click Cancel (ALT+C) if no loading dose is needed.
If needed, see Ordering a Loading Dose.
The loading and maintenance dosing for a single medication can be ordered on the same form. The two are separated for transmission to the pharmacy system, with a one-time (x1) frequency for the loading dose. You must delete both orders before signing to prevent ordering the medication. See Deleting Orders.
The argatroban and heparin sliding scale orders are offered as medication lookup results. If sliding scale parameters are not included in the instructions of the current form:
Click Cancel (ALT+C) to close the order form.
If needed, type to change the values in the dose field (range dosing required), select a different fluid option, and/or select a different start time.
If needed, type the number of hours for the duration.
If needed, select the site of the infusion.
If applicable, click the checkbox to indicate that the patient will use medications from home.
If needed, type to change the start rate (the units are defined automatically).
If needed, type to describe reason(s) for holding the order.
The Therapeutic Goal and Instructions include sliding scale parameters for the selected treatment (IV Cardiac or DVT/PE for heparin, or the specific doses of argatroban or bivalirudin). Type to change as needed.
See also: Ordering medications