Digoxin Order Update

Providers, Nurses and Pharmacists
Effective Wednesday, Sept. 7

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, to improve dosing and lab monitoring, the digoxin (Lanoxin) order set will be updated to include two options: Maintenance and Load & Maintenance Dose. Both options now include pre-selected lab monitoring and guided dosing based on a patient’s weight and renal function.

Additionally, single orders will no longer be listed in the Facility List.

Review this slide deck for more details.

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