IV admixture vs IV piggyback

[MissPharmB]

I have not had the opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting yet. Can someone explain the difference in an IV admixture and an IV piggyback?

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[Pharmgrlnxdor]

The Internet is your friend.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-iv-piggyback.htm

http://www.sh.lsuhsc.edu/policies/policy_manuals_via_ms_word/Nursing/I-45.pdf