LineLink

Medication Compatibility Optimization for ICU

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Dexmedetomidine

Also known as: Precedex

Reference Information Form

Dosing Information

Usual Dose

For example: "10 mg/kg" or "500 mg every 6 hours"

Dose Range

For example: "5-15 mg/kg" or "250-1000 mg every 6 hours"

Maximum Dose

For example: "4 g/day" or "15 mg/kg/dose"

Administration

Route

For example: "IV" or "IV/PO"

Rate

For example: "Over 30 minutes" or "2-5 mcg/kg/min"

Dilution

For example: "Dilute to 1 mg/mL in NS or D5W"

Clinical Information

Indications

Common indications and uses for this medication

Monitoring Parameters

What should be monitored while on this medication

Side Effects

Common side effects and adverse reactions

Precautions

Special precautions, warnings, or contraindications

Additional Notes

Any other relevant information

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Application Overview

LineLink helps ICU nurses optimize IV port usage by providing accurate medication compatibility information and suggesting optimal groupings for administration.

How to Use

Select the medications your patient is receiving or will receive
Specify the number of available IV ports and whether a central line is available
Click "Check Compatibility" to see which medications can be safely infused together
Review the compatibility matrix, detailed notes, and suggested port groupings

Important Disclaimer

This tool should be used as a reference only. Always verify compatibility information with your pharmacy department and follow your institution's policies for medication administration.

Key Features

Comprehensive medication database
Compatibility visualization
Optimal IV port grouping
Central line support
Detailed compatibility notes

Data Source

Medication compatibility data is compiled from multiple clinical resources, published compatibility charts, and years of ICU clinical experience. This reference tool is continuously updated based on the latest clinical information.

Help Improve LineLink

Your support helps fund continued development of LineLink and enables new features that help ICU nurses provide safer patient care.

Your donation will be used for:

Adding new medications to the database
Implementing advanced compatibility algorithms
Developing mobile applications
Server and hosting costs

100% of donations go directly to supporting LineLink's continued development and improvement.

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