Quality control in intravenous additive service.
The elements which are necessary for a co-ordinated system of quality control of intravenous additive services are reviewed. It is argued that, with the use of advanced equipment, such a system can be established, even for this type of very divergent preparations. Major emphasis is placed upon in-process control, where the use of computerized systems creates the opportunity for an integrated quality control system.
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control