Drawing Up Medication

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This module describes how to draw up medication from ampoules and vials, and how to reconstitute powder medications.




Plastic ampoules may be opened simply by twisting the neck.


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the neck of the ampoule with a piece of gauze. Alternatively, use an ampoule opener if one is available. If there is no ampoule opener available, disassemble a syringe with a barrel large enough to just fit over the top of the ampoule. Use the syringe barrel placed over the top of the ampoule to lever it open.