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Handbook of drug administration via enteral feeding tubes

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: London : Pharmaceutical Press, 2011Edition: 2nd edDescription: xix, 614pISBN:
  • 9780853699286
Subject(s): NLM classification:
  • QV 748.
Summary: An essential guide on formulation for administration to a patient with limited GI access and will be essential reading for all pharmacists, doctors, nurses, dieticians in hospitals, community pharmacists and GPs. The second edition of this practical guide to the safe administration of medicines via enteral feeding tubes has been revised and updated to include 40 new monographs adding to the comprehensive collection. Ten chapters provide the background knowledge to inform clinical decisions, including information on: * types of enteral feeding tubes, syringes and ports * flushing, restoring and maintaining patency * drug therapy review * choice of medication formulation * legal and professional consequences of administering drugs via enteral feeding tubes * health and safety and clinical risk management * defining interactions.
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Book Ferriman information and Library Service (North Middlesex) Shelves WB 350 WHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 05188059
Book PRUH Education Centre Library Shelves QV 748 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available B04272
Book Whipps Cross Library (Barts Health) Shelves WB 410 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available T04907

An essential guide on formulation for administration to a patient with limited GI access and will be essential reading for all pharmacists, doctors, nurses, dieticians in hospitals, community pharmacists and GPs. The second edition of this practical guide to the safe administration of medicines via enteral feeding tubes has been revised and updated to include 40 new monographs adding to the comprehensive collection. Ten chapters provide the background knowledge to inform clinical decisions, including information on: * types of enteral feeding tubes, syringes and ports * flushing, restoring and maintaining patency * drug therapy review * choice of medication formulation * legal and professional consequences of administering drugs via enteral feeding tubes * health and safety and clinical risk management * defining interactions.

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