Roles of Pharmacists in the Preparation of Inpatient Intravenous Medication and Administration Error Recognition
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Abstract
The inpatient service in the hospital is increasing in importance as more seriously ill patients are admitted in the era of the aging society. Inpatient IV medication administration can be applied immediately to patients’ conditions, and is an important method in initiating drugs in emergency and critical conditions. IV medication also has a strong effect in comparison to oral administration. However, the incidence of occurrence of adverse drug events (ADE) caused by IV medication is higher than by other drug administration methods, for example oral, rectal, and transdermal administration. To observe whether fluid accumulations exist in the peripheral vein, generally in 20-30 min, thereby recognizing Drip infusion phlebitis (DIV), which occurs in association with IV medication. Further surveillance omits some error. Healthcare personnel including pharmacists may exercise constant vigilance with regard to inpatient IV medication to protect patients against ADEs. It is hoped that harmful events can eventually be prevented.