Residual volume in vials of antibiotics used in pediatrics

Abstract

Objective: Quantifying residual volume contained in vials of antibiotics used in pediatrics. Method: This is an experiment involving samples from vials of antibiotics used in a pediatric hospital. Residual volume was identified by calculating the difference in weight measurement before and after the vials were washed. Evaluation of the residual volume difference in the vials was determined by the Wilcoxon non-parametric test for a sample and established at a significance level of 5%. Results: 105 samples of antibiotics were selected. The correct use of the antibiotics oxacillin (88.57%) and ceftriaxone (94.28%) predominated with low residual values. The same did not occur for procaine benzylpenicillin + potassium benzylpenicillin, since a greater residual volume was discarded in 74.28% of the vials. Conclusion: We highlight the need for improvements in managing antibiotics in the institution under study, so that the excess volume of the antibiotics in the vials is used within the acceptable stable time. It is also necessary that the disposal of the residual volume be adequately disposed, since it presents a risk to public health and the environment. DESCRIPTORSResidual Volume; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Infusions, Parenteral; Pediatric Nursing. Residual volume in vials of antibiotics used in pediatricsVolume residual de antibióticos em frascos-ampola utilizados na pediatria Volumen residual de antibióticos en frascos-ampolla utilizados en pediatría

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“…They observed that oxacillin (88.57%) and ceftriaxone (94.28%) were mostly used correctly, with low residual values. This did not occur with benzylpenicillin procaine + potassium, because, in 74.28% of the vials, there was discarding of a residual volume higher than that recommended 23 .…”

Volume Residual De Frascos-Ampola E Subdosagens De Medicamentos Preparados Pela Equipe De Enfermagem

“…Observaram que predominou o correto aproveitamento dos antibióticos oxacilina (88,57%) e ceftriaxona (94,28%), com baixos valores residuais. O mesmo não ocorreu com a benzilpenicilina procaína + potássica, pois, em 74,28% dos frascos, houve descarte de volume residual superior ao recomendado 23 .…”