rsammis2 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 We had a nurse ask if rhogam could be delivered to the floor or ER through our pneumatic tube system. Are there any regulations out there prohibiting this? Is this standard practice at some hospitals? Any info on this subject would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzelinsky Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 We send RhIg to the floor via the pneumatic tube. We do not send anything to ER via pneumatic tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 There are no prohibitions on sending it through your validated tube system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsammis2 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm assuming that by validated tube system you mean that we have proven that nothing happens to the contents of the carriers when sent. Pharmacy sends meds through the tubes but since I've only been at this lab for 9 months, I'm not sure if validation has ever occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcsmrz Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I believe the AABB has a publication for validating tube systems ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjohn_1976 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 We use pneumatic tube system to send STAT red cells & plts across the street to the hospital blood bank. We are the main crossmatch laboratory in the city & region. So, We get STAT samples for crossmatch from hospital blood bank & after crossmatch we send red cells to them by TUBE system. So, I don't think there should be any problem using tube system until & unless it is continuously monitored & maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbirder Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Our pneumatic tube system cannot be used to send 'high-protein' medications per the manufacturer and our pharmacy dept. (Apparently the high air-pressure slamming can denature the protein.)You may want to verify this with mfg of tube system for what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklyn Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Our pneumatic tube system cannot be used to send 'high-protein' medications per the manufacturer and our pharmacy dept. (Apparently the high air-pressure slamming can denature the protein.) Our practice is the same, the system is validated and we will tube anything anywhere on campus BUT RhIg. The product doesn't tolerate the ride very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 We send Rhogam through our tube system, and "assumed" (I know, I know) that is was OK since Pharmacy had already been sending meds through it. We haven't personally validated it, and didn't know about the "high protein" caveat. Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary** Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 What tube system do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsammis2 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Our tube system is teh SmartPanel Pneumatic Tube Transport System made by PevcoSystems of Baltimore MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrg924 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Is anyone using a pneumatic tube system for the delivery of blood for emergent/massive transfusions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie-D Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Is anyone using a pneumatic tube system for the delivery of blood for emergent/massive transfusions?It is not advised as pressure and centrifugation during transport can lyse cells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C. Staley Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 It is not advised as pressure and centrifugation during transport can lyse cells.We issued blood products, all blood products via pneumatic tube for years with no problems. Validated the tube system to assure no damage would occur prior to implementation. Can not imagine every going back to the old, hand the blood to somebody, system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estiner Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 My Pharmacy also directed me not to send any immunoglobulin in the pneumatic tube system because it is listed on their nationally published list of unacceptable products to be sent in pneumatic tube systems. I would check on this very carefully if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbostock Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 We send all blood products and RhIg in the pneumatic tube system (Translogic). We do not send uncrossmatched blood, we like to hand deliver that to the ED to make sure it gets to the right bedside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cterranova Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 When we validated our pneumatic tube system for RhIG it failed. The pressure resulted in the syringe have extensive bubbles. Our Medical Director decided at that point that we would not use it for this product as it would be unsafe for the patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now