AMPOULES AND VIALS PRESENTATION PPTX....

Ampoules are smaller and used to hold single-dose medicines, whereas vials tend to be larger, and the product inside can be stored and reused.

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2. INTRODUCTION - AMPOULES Ampoules, small sealed vials containing a precise dosage of medication or solution, have become indispensable in the realm of modern medicine. These tiny glass containers, often overlooked, play a vital role in healthcare, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceuticals to patients worldwide. This essay explores the significance of ampoules, their evolution over time, and their diverse applications across various medical fields. Gayathri R

3. Historical Evolution Ampoules have existed for more than 1,000 years and been used to store pharmaceutical solutions since the middle of the 19th century. The word “Ampoule” actually comes from the Latin “Ampulla”, which means bottle. H ermetically sealed glass ampoules were invented in by French pharmacist, Stanislaus Limousin Gayathri R

4. Definition An ampoule (also ampul and ampule) is  a small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid . Gayathri R

5. Purpose Used  to contain pharmaceuticals and chemicals that must be protected from air and contaminants .  Gayathri R

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9. Ampoule cutters Gayathri R

10. How to open an ampoule ? Wash hands Score the ampule if it does not have a score marking. Gayathri R

11. Make sure all the liquid is in the bottle of the ampule. Clean the ampule with an alcohol swab. Make sure all the liquid is in the bottle of the ampule. Gayathri R

12. Use gauze to protect your hands when you grip the ampule. Hold the bottom half of the ampule in place and snap the top half towards you. Gayathri R

13. Rotate the ampule and try again if the ampule didn’t break. Wrap the top half of the ampule in tissue and discard it. Gayathri R

14. Gather your supplies and perform hand hygiene.  A syringe to withdraw the medication with a non-filtered needle or needleless device to administer the medication. A filter straw or needle to help filter out any small glass pieces that may have entered the solution so you won’t inject them in the patient when you administer the medication. Gayathri R

15. Filter straws come in various lengths (example: 4” to 1 ¾), so pick the correct size based on the size of the ampule Gauze  to help you break the ampule. Alcohol prep  to help you clean the outside of the ampule before breaking it. Ampule of medication Inspect the ampule for any damage, discoloring of solution, or particles in the solution. Make sure the liquid in the ampule is all collected in the body of the ampule rather than the head and neck. Gayathri R

16. To do this: lightly tap on the head of the ampule and it will drip down into the body of the ampule. Clean the neck of the ampule with alcohol prep and let it dry. Connect the syringe to the filter straw (leave it in the protective packaging until you’re ready to use it) and leave the syringe’s needle in the protective packaging until ready to use as well. Take the gauze and wrap it around the head and neck of the ampule. Gayathri R

17. Sit the ampule on a flat sturdy surface and pull on the head of the ampule in a snapping motion to break off the head of the ampule at it’s neck…most ampules have a scored neck so they are easy to break off. Gayathri R

18. Discard the head of the ampule into the sharps box (or however your facility requires). To withdraw the medication from the ampule: Place the ampule on a flat sturdy surface. Insert the filter straw into the ampule (don’t touch the edges of where the ampule is broken because it’s contaminated). Also, do  NOT  inject air into the ampule…this is only applicable to vials. Withdraw the amount of medication ordered. You will want to withdraw a little bit more than ordered because you will have to remove the extra air out of the syringe, and then you can squirt out the excess. Gayathri R

19. Remove the filter straw from the ampule and turn the syringe upward and remove any air bubbles by flicking the syringe and using the plunger to push out the air bubbles. Remove and discard the filter straw and ampule in the sharps container (or as your facility requires). Attach the syringe’s original needle device and keep it in the protective covering until ready to use. Gayathri R

20. INTRODUCTION - VIALS Vials, small containers made of glass or plastic, are essential components in the field of healthcare. Their versatility and durability make them indispensable for storing, transporting, and dispensing a wide range of pharmaceuticals and medical substances. This essay delves into the significance of vials, their diverse applications, and their role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of healthcare interventions. Gayathri R

21. Definition A vial (also known as a phial or flacon) is a small glass or plastic vessel or bottle, often used to store medication in the form of liquids, powders, or capsules. Gayathri R

22. History The English word "vial" is  derived from the Greek phiale, meaning "a broad flat container" . Comparable terms include the Latin phiala , Late Latin fiola and Middle English fiole and viole . Gayathri R

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24. How to withdraw medicine from vial? Confirm the vial label Gayathri R

25. Prepare the syringe and hypodermic needle Gayathri R

26. Cleanse the vial rubber top Gayathri R

27. Insert hypodermic needle into the rubber top & inject the air from the syringe into the vial Gayathri R

28. The non constituted drug vial  actually consists of two vials, one containing a powdered medication and one containing a liquid mixing solution. Gayathri R

29. Non constituted drugs come  in separate vials. Confirm the labels. Gayathri R

30.   Remove all solution  from the vial containing the mixing solution. Gayathri R

31.   Cleanse the top  of the vial containing the powdered drug and inject the solution. Gayathri R

32. Agitate or shake  the vial to ensure complete mixture. Gayathri R

33.   Prepare a new  syringe and hypodermic needle. Gayathri R

34. Withdraw the appropriate  volume of medication. Gayathri R

35.   In the Mix-O-Vial  system, the vials are joined at the neck. Confirm the labels. Gayathri R

36.   Squeeze the vials  together to break the seal. Agitate or shake to mix completely. Gayathri R

37.   Withdraw the appropriate  volume of medication. Gayathri R

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