It was reported that bd alaris pump module smartsite infusion set was over infusing the following information was received by the initial reporter with the following verbatim: we had a medication administration issue that we have not been able to determine what happened.On (b)(6) 2024 at 0830pm, pump 14086036/14089109 was used to administer azithromycin 500mg/250ml over 2 hours.The nurse set the drug as a secondary with a flow rate of 125ml/hr.After 18 minutes, nurse was called back to the room as the patient and mom were reporting the drug had infused already and the iv line had blood backed up into it.The nurse tried multiple time to flush the blood back.Tubing and setup were verified by a second nurse immediately after it was reported.Camera review shows correct drug, iv bag size and secondary tubing were used.Pump has been removed from service.Patient experienced immediate gi discomfort from the rapid administration of azithromycin and needed a x1 ondansetron administered.
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