Using a microcomputer to support an I.V. admixture service.
Acquisition of a microcomputer and a high-speed printer enabled the authors' pharmacy to automate the production of I.V. additive labels. This automation freed 0.5 FTEs of pharmacy personnel time for other duties. This low-cost microcomputer and printer has proven to be sufficient equipment for the support of an I.V. admixture program with time-saving and cost-saving applications.
D003201:Computers; D004348:Drug Labeling / Q000379:methods; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008838:Microcomputers; D009518:New York