Category: IV Bag Preparation

Content centered around IV Bag Preparation applications and what Sentry Air offers to mitigate spills, fumes, and particulate problems.

USP 797 Guidelines for IV Bag Preparation

USP 797 defines proper sterile compounding procedures for compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) including injections, infusions, and IV bags. All applicable facilities must follow USP 797 guidelines to help preserve medication quality. USP 797 sterile compounding rules apply to “hospitals, other healthcare facilities, patient treatment sites, infusion facilities, pharmacies, and physicians/veterinarians practice sites” (USP 2022). Infusion… Learn More

Best Practices for Spiking IV Bags

To protect the safety of the patient, infusion clinics and other healthcare facilities should always spike IV bags in an ISO Class 5 clean room environment. Following best practices for spiking IV bags for immediate use helps prevent external contamination and protect medication quality. What is spiking an IV bag? Spiking an intravenous (IV) bag… Learn More

Proper IV Bag and Medication Preparation Can Help Save Lives

Utilizing an ISO Class 5 Cleanroom for IV bags and medication preparation aids in preventing medication contamination and can help protect patient safety. In the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Foundation for Mothers and Infants has installed three 40” IV Hoods or Portable Clean Rooms in the NICU of three different hospitals to improve their IV… Learn More