Drawing on the experience of specialist pharmacists at University College London Hospitals, this guide to administering medicines by injection is meant for nurses and other health care professionals. It includes intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous methods. This edition has been revised and updated, including 20 new monographs, new local practice recommendations, and new information on drug-drug compatibility and more on the use of the non-touch technique method of preparation and infusion devices. The first section covers general information such as preparation on wards, infusion pumps, and syringe pump compatibility. The second section, which takes up about two-thirds of the book, is a table that contains medicine monographs in alphabetical order. Information covers formulation, injectable method, preparation, stability, compatibility, pH, suitable solutions for flushing, sodium content, displacement value, acute bedside monitoring guidance, and infusion device recommendations. Most of the information is related to adult patients, but certain medicines include information on administration to children. The guide does not address cytotoxic medicines or those solely administered by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route. There is no index. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The UCL Hospitals Injectable Medicines Administration Guide, second edition is a popular and accessible guide covering many important aspects of administrating medicines by injection. It is an essential resource for nurses and other health care professionals which provides key information and advice needed for the safe and effective administration of many injectable medicines.
The UCL Hospitals Injectable Medicines Administration Guide covers intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous methods of administration and includes general advice on dealing with extravasation, osmolarity, pH, flushes and syringe pump compatibility. The alphabetically arranged tabulated monographs ensure quick access to information on key injectable medicines, including preparative details, stability, compatibility and acute bedside monitoring.
The UCL Hospitals Injectable Medicines Administration Guide draws on the experience and expertise of a number of specialist pharmacists and other health professionals at UCL Hospitals and contains some information not readily accessible elsewhere.
