DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
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ETHANOL 70% Lock (Paeds) (Ethyl alcohol 70%) Mechanism of action: Dissolves lipid build-up caused by TPN infusions Ref: 8, 126, 159 Last update: 2019-01-24 |
Injection: 70% Ethanol (prepared by Pharmacy in 5 mL syringe) |
For CVC lock: Prescribed volume is equal to the central venous catheter (CVC) or port priming volume + extension set volume + needleless connect (cap) volume. Maximum once daily. For Occluded CVC: See Child and Youth Health Policy for Management of Non-Functioning Central Venous Lines on ePOPS. For Methanol and Ethylene Glycol poisoning, see Ethanol 99%. |
For CVC lock:
Possible adverse effects include: tiredness, headaches, dizziness, nausea, light-headedness. Possible drug interaction with metronidazole. Monitor for flushing, palpitations, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting. Ethanol may disrupt the integrity of polyurethane catheters (eg. Bard-Poly-Per-Q). Ethanol lock is recommended only with silicone catheters. For Methanol and Ethylene Glycol poisoning, see Ethanol 99%. Standard Prescription: ethanol 70% for CVC lock ethanol 70% lock for occluded CVC per protocol |