A gentamicin peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completing an intravenous infusion, while a trough level should be drawn just prior to the next dose. This helps ensure accurate measurement of drug levels in the body.
The word you''re looking for is... 'trough'. (pronounced 'tr-off'
False. The wavelength of a wave is actually measured from crest to crest, or trough to trough, not from crest to trough.
Clarify the question first. Draw a diagram... What is meant by "distance from crest to trough" ? If you see that it should say "diagonal distance" the diagram then makes sense and its solution becomes obvious. - RogerC
To measure the distance from one trough to the next trough on a wave, you would measure the wavelength. The wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on the wave, such as from one trough to the next trough, or from one peak to the next peak.
A red-top tube is typically used to draw blood for a vancomycin trough level. However, it is important to follow the specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or laboratory.
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
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A lavender or purple top tube is typically used for collecting blood samples for vancomycin trough levels. This tube contains the anticoagulant EDTA, which helps preserve the blood sample for testing.
peak then trough
CBC and ESR can be run off of a EDTA tube. CMP and VANC may require two separate tubes depending on hospital policy. CMP is usually run off of a green top (Lithium Heparin) tube and I'm not sure on the VANC tube.
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Yes, you can draw blood from a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) using a vacutainer, but it's important to follow proper protocols. Ensure that the PICC line is patent and sterile, and use the appropriate size and type of vacutainer for the sample needed. Always follow institutional guidelines and check for any specific orders related to blood draws from central lines. Additionally, it's crucial to maintain aseptic technique to prevent infection.
Yes, provided that you "pause" the infusion of heparin prior to taking your lab sample. Also, prior to drawing back blood from the PICC line infuse 10cc of Normal Saline and then draw off a waste of 10cc of blood. It is also suggested that you draw off another 10cc of waste blood prior to drawing the Hep APPT. Then draw your sample for the Hep APPT. There should not be any problems with the sample. Remember to do a final flush of the PICC line with 2 X 10cc of Normal Saline. Guy L Yes, provided that you "pause" the infusion of heparin prior to taking your lab sample. Also, prior to drawing back blood from the PICC line infuse 10cc of Normal Saline and then draw off a waste of 10cc of blood. It is also suggested that you draw off another 10cc of waste blood prior to drawing the Hep APPT. Then draw your sample for the Hep APPT. There should not be any problems with the sample. Remember to do a final flush of the PICC line with 2 X 10cc of Normal Saline. Guy L
PICC Line requires heparinization how often
A red vial is typically used to draw a peak level, and a purple vial is used to draw a trough level when monitoring medication levels in the blood. It is important to follow specific guidelines provided by the laboratory for accuracy.
There is not a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement.