Pt
B. is receiving an infusion of Xigris (drotrecogin alfa activated).
The infusion is started Monday at 12:00 hrs. Tuesday at 0900 hrs, the
patient develops severe respiratory distress with a tension pneumothorax.
1.
What should you do prior to insertion of a chest tube?
2.
What should you do with the Xigris infusion after the chest tube is
inserted?
