Additional options are available to add boluses and additives for CRI treatments when configuring a NOVASheet treatment. When the Treatment Type is set to Fluids, the Bolus and Additives sections display in the Configure Treatment window.
You can edit and delete boluses and additives by selecting the ellipsis to open the action menu for the configuration.
To configure a bolus:
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The Start Time automatically populates with the current date and time. This field can be edited as needed.
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Enter the duration of infusion in minutes in the Over Period field.
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In the Volume field, enter the amount of the bolus fluid that the patient should receive based on their weight in kg.
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Press Tab on your keyboard or click out of the Volume field to run the system calculation of the Total Volume and Bolus Rate.
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Select Create.
To configure an additive:
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The Start Time automatically populates with the treatment start time. This field can be edited as needed.
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In the Product field, select a billable Injections product to link the additive to.
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In the Bag Concentration field, enter a numerical calculation of the Additive (ml) / Bag Volume (ml) to determine the concentration of the additive within the bag. Adjust the type of Units as needed.
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Select Create.
If the selected Product has a configured Drug Strength, this value displays in the Configure Additive window.
The bolus information displays beneath the IV fluid treatment on the NOVASheet.
The additive information displays beneath the IV fluid treatment on the NOVASheet.
Record an Additive Treatment
When you add an additive to an IV fluid treatment on a NOVASheet, a calendar icon displays in the treatment row when the additive has not been started.
Select the cell with the calendar icon to open the Additive Administration/Sign-Off window. Record the additive amount (ml), then select Save.
If an additive is billable, toggle on the Billable? option.
The cell then updates to a checkmark icon to indicate that the patient has received the additive.