Postoperative orders included IV fluids of “1000 cc D5W – 600 cc q8h.” An experienced pharmacist accidently calculated the infusion rate incorrectly and entered 200 mL/hour instead of 75 mL/ ...

1989;23:132–5. Norepinephrine IV mixture Store at 20-25°C (this refers to the vial prior to compounding). Norepinephrine, 4 mcg/mL or 16 mcg/mL, in NS or D5W, was stable for up to 7 days at ...