title: [Utilization of parenteral drugs in vials at a pediatric unit of a university hospital].
abstract: This observational study aimed to determine the frequency of utilization of vials containing parenteral medications in a pediatric unit, and to identify nursing team actions related to their preparation and administration. Data were collected from prescription forms and by checking these drugs in the refrigerator and stocks at the unit. Vials were prescribed to 30.8% of patients. Aspects such as: reconstitution, storage, temperature and drug label were observed. Only 6.8% of the drugs had all the information researched in order to evaluate the process of preparation and administration. The correct identification of vials is important for the safe use of medication. Training programs for the healthcare team and the adoption of intravenous therapy guidelines are essential tools to optimize the utilization of parenteral medication.
authors.affiliation: Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil. hospitalsentinela@hc.ufmg.br
authors.forename: Maria Clara Padovani
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.forename: Marta Aparecida
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Goulart
authors.forename: Viviane
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rosado
authors.forename: Adriano Max Moreira
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Reis
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004349:Drug Packaging; D004356:Drug Storage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution*
chemical_list: D004304:Dosage Forms; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations