The issue: Vasopressin 20 units/mL X 1 mL and 5 mL vials are in critically short supply from the only manufacturer due to a shortage of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
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In an effort to conserve existing large vial formats for use in intensive care due to supply concerns, NH pharmacy services had previously recommended that operating rooms move to exclusively using propofol 1% X 20 mL vials for anesthesia.
Doctors of BC will be conducting its fifth annual Health Authority Engagement Survey. This important survey seeks input on your level of engagement and interaction with our Health Authority.
A rare condition associated with COVID-19, Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Adolescents (MIS-C), has been described.
We are requesting feedback from physicians, dietitians, nursing staff, pharmacy, and other allied health service providers to review the new order set on Adult Eating Disorders: Medical Stabilization Orders for Inpatient Admissions.
In alliance with PHSA, Northern Health will be switching over to new glucose meter instruments provided by Nova Biomedical. The switch will be take place before the end of 2020.
Following joint discussions between the BC premier, the Ministers of Health and Transport, and the Tahltan First Nation on August 10, 2020, BC Emergency Health Services and Northern Health have been tasked to implement immediate changes to address interfacility transfer delays and improve access