Weight-based drips

Is there a trend that all ICU IV meds are going to weight-based dosing?

I've been trying to find some information from different areas-wondering if current practice is changing in your step-down and critical care areas. Last edit by Otessa on Apr 15, '11
I haven't noticed such a trend.

Not aware of any new ones, except IV Acetaminophen, being weight-based. Makes sense though. The mfg. companies used to base trials on the average adult weighing 150 lbs. That is a gross understatement anymore.

Not to sound dumb, but there is such thing as IV Tylenol? I have never heard of it...And most of the drips that I experienced in my senior practicum in a MICU were weight-based.

It is called Ofirmev and came on the market about a month ago.

We ONLY do weight based IV drips now with the exception of a few (Diltiazem, Vasopressin, Amniodarone). It is policy now,....

Quote from sapphire18Not to sound dumb, but there is such thing as IV Tylenol? I have never heard of it...And most of the drips that I experienced in my senior practicum in a MICU were weight-based.

Quote from blondy2061hI haven't noticed such a trend.

Quote from sunnycalifRNNor have I.

Not I. I did work at a hospital once where the computer system defaulted fentanyl to a weight based amount. I can only think of this drug in terms of mcg/hr, it was very distressing. lol