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Piggyback

Small volume parental solution for intermittent infusion. A piggyback is composed of any number of additives, including zero, and one solution; the mixture is made in a small bag. The piggyback is given on a schedule (example: Q6H). Once the medication flows in, the piggyback is removed; another is not hung until the administration schedule calls for it.

Source: Pharmacy Benefits Management V. 4.0 User Manual

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This is a Glossary term from the VistA Documentation Library

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Piggyback

Small volume parenteral solution for intermittent infusion. A piggyback is comprised of any number of additives, including zero, and one solution; the mixture is made in a small bag. The piggyback is given on a schedule (e.g., Q6H). Once the medication flows in, the piggyback is removed; another is not hung until the administration schedule calls for it.

Source: Inpatient Medications V. 5.0 Nurse’s User Manual

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This is a Glossary term from the VistA Documentation Library