Medicines subject to hypodermoclysis infusion

Abstract

Study Design: Systematic Literature Review and discussion with professional experts. Objective: To propose a list of medications, diluents and dilution volumes for use with hypodermoclysis, to patients over 18 years of age. Methods: Based on Prism guidelines, bibliographic survey in the MEDLINE database through the PubMed portal and the SCIELO virtual library, through the descriptors: infusions; subcutaneous; palliative care; hospice; palliative care nursing the keywords hypodermoclysis and off-label use. Their correspondents in Portuguese and their crosses were considered. The items found were analyzed from the AMSTAR instrument, followed by discussion with professionals in advanced training in CP. Results: The following variables were extracted from the articles: medications given through hypodermoclysis, vehicle and dilution volume, time of infusion, form of administration (continuous and bolus), as well as observations referring to single site administration and maximum concentration. From these variables, synthesis was elaborated in relation to the medications to be used. Conclusions: There was a list of medications, dosage, dilution volume and diluents. The results found in the literature were discussed in a dialogical and convergent process, by a nurse, physicians and a pharmacist. Thus, this list has a replicable profile for other services with palliative care or using the hypodermoclysis approach.