Evaluation of IV compatibility microcomputer software programs.
Four microcomputer software programs that contain IV compatibility information were evaluated using specific criteria for these programs. This article compares scope of coverage, quality of clinical documentation, frequency updates, and clinical performance for these programs. There are no excellent IV compatibility programs. Of the programs tested, Micromedex performed the best. Therapeutic Software is not considered a comprehensive IV compatibility program. IV-Check PC and Medicom Micro performed equally well.
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St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
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D016303:Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D004344:Drug Incompatibility; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000592:standards*; D004355:Drug Stability; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards