کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2671501 1141373 2006 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Nix the Six: Raise the Bar on Medication Delivery
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پریناتولوژی (پزشکی مادر و جنین)، طب اطفال و بهداشت کودک
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Nix the Six: Raise the Bar on Medication Delivery
چکیده انگلیسی

When compared with adults, pediatric and neonatal populations historically have significantly higher rates of medication errors. Recent driving forces have focused efforts on standardizing the medication delivery and dosing for this population. The Institute for Safe Medication Practice has drawn a strong correlation relating nonstandard injectable drug concentrations and increased medication errors. There are currently two methods of compounding continuous infusions for neonates: the Rule of Six, a method that uses the patient weight to calculate the concentration, and the Standardized Concentration method, where the concentration remains stable and the rate of infusion varies. Few issues have generated more controversy for neonatal healthcare practitioners than the mandate to limit and standardize available drug concentrations eliminating the Rule of Six. This article will provide an overview of the issue, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of both compounding methods, as well as describe current regulations and guidelines, available evidence, and resources available. The process for implementing standardized drug concentrations will also be discussed.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews - Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2006, Pages 230–236
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