Prescribing of nebulized bronchodilators--can we change bad habits?
The accuracy of prescriptions for bronchodilator drugs was monitored before and after an educational circular to the medical staff of five medical wards. The circular contained model prescriptions for beta-agonists alone and combined with ipratropium bromide. There was a significant improvement overall in the accuracy of prescribing.
Craig
I R
IR
Department of Respiratory Medicine, General Infirmary, Leeds, U.K.
Riley
M R
MR
Cooke
N J
NJ
D000420:Albuterol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004346:Drug Information Services; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009241:Ipratropium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D009241:Ipratropium; D000420:Albuterol