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GI / Hepatic
Purpose:
To standardize the indication, dosage and concentration of N-acetylcysteine used in neonates with suspected meconium ileus. This protocol will facilitate routine dilution of the medication regardless of route
or timing (intraoperative or postoperative) decreasing the risk of medication errors and unifying the application of this medication in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Population:
NICU patients with suspected meconium ileus
Purpose:
To standardize the indication, dosage and concentration of N-acetylcysteine used in neonates with suspected meconium ileus. This protocol will facilitate routine dilution of the medication regardless of route or timing (intraoperative or postoperative) decreasing the risk of medication errors and unifying the application of this medication in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Population: NICU patients with suspected meconium ileus
St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 190 E Bannock St. Boise, ID 83712
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Disclaimer: All content above is solely the work product of the authors. Neonatology Solutions, LLC, makes no endorsement or statement of safety, efficacy, or appropriateness of any of the protocols, pathways, guidelines, or algorithms contained within. They should be thoroughly reviewed against any available evidence prior to adoption. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed or relied upon as a standard of care. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the authors and/or the listed contact person. Good clinical judgement should always prevail when applying any standardized approach. We recommend that institutions review these protocols, pathways, guidelines, and algorithms and accept, modify, or reject them based on their own institutional resources and patient populations. Neonatology Solutions, LLC, assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from use of these tools.