title: Word-processing system in a centralized intravenous admixture program.
abstract: The application of a word-processing system to a centralized i.v. admixture service is described. The pharmacy department of a 560-bed private hospital developed its admixture service with a limited increase in staff and without compromising its clinical services by using a commercially available word-processing system. The system allows the user to type, edit, store, and print patient profiles and labels for total parenteral nutrition solutions, i.v. piggyback medications, and large-volume parenterals. The data for the admixture service are stored in three diskettes--one for piggybacks, one for TPNs, and one for other applications. Operational details regarding all applications are described. The word-processing system provides a relatively inexpensive method of coping with the large amount of data manipulation and label preparation inherent in a sophisticated i.v. admixture program.
mesh_terms: D002497:Centralized Hospital Services; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004348:Drug Labeling; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations