My Information
Medication name: Alprostadil
Medication dose:
Medication concentration
Infusion rate: 2 ml/hr
Tasks I must complete everyday
:
□ Check PICC line site for signs of infection (redness, discharge, pain)
□ Check oxygen saturations twice per day
Tasks I must complete EVERY Monday, and Thursday:
□ Change the batteries of the CADD- SOLIS Pump
□ Record my weight (at the same time of the day – Monday only)
When I should call for help:
□ If the pump stops and I can’t get it started
□ If my oxygen saturations are less than 75%
□ If my temperature is more than 37.5
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□ If Chelsea is irritable or just does not seem right
Who should I call for help
:
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm: call the Cardiology nurse at 604-875-2345
local 7574
After hours and week-ends, to speak to a Cardiologist: call 604-875-2161
In an emergency, call 911