High-Risk IV Medications in Special Patient Populations

Author:   Sandra Kane-Gill ,  Joseph Dasta
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2011 ed.
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9781447158684


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 August 2014
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Author:   Sandra Kane-Gill ,  Joseph Dasta
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2011 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.427kg
ISBN:  

9781447158684


ISBN 10:   1447158687
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   15 August 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Anesthetic agents (general, inhaled, intravenous).- Propofol, ketamine, etc.- Anti-infectives.- aminoglycosides, vancomycin, drotrecogin, amphotericin products.- inhaled agents.- Anticoagulants agents.- unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparins, fondaparinux, lepirudin, argatroban, bivalrudin, abciximab, eptifibatide, tirofiban.- Thrombolytics –reteplase, tenecteplase, streptokinase, urokinase, alteplase.- Cardiac Drugs.- Adrenergic agents.- dopamine, dobutamine, vasopressin, , nitroglycerin, nitroprusside epinephrine, norepinepherine, phenylepherine.- Adrenergic antagonists.- Propranolol, diltiazem, verapamil, esmolol, labetalol, clevidipine.- Antidyrrhthmics.- amiodarone, lidocaine, procainamide.- Inotropic agents.- milrinone, amrinone, isoproterenol, niseritide, digoxin.- Prostanoids.- Epoprostenol, iloprost, treprostenil.- Electrolytes.- Potassium, magnesium, sodium chloride (hypertonic), cardioplegic solutions.- Hypoglycemics.- Insulin and oral agents.- Neuromuscular blocking agents .- vecuronium, rocuronium, cisatracurium, atracurium, succinylcholine.- Opioids (IV, oral).- Remifentanyl, fentanyl , morphine, hydromorphone, meperidine.- Sedatives (IV, oral and transdermal).- lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam, propofol, dexmedetomidine.- Information for Each Drug.- Propofol .- Normal.- Obese.- Renal Dysfunction.- CrCL.- Dialysis (HD, CRRT).- Liver Dysfunction.- Recommendations for Safe Use.

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From the reviews: This book reviews the use of intravenous medications in patient populations with special considerations, discussing the dosing guidelines, safety concerns, and monitoring parameters. ... It is intended for clinicians treating critically ill patients with high-risk intravenous medications. This is a good reference for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and students in these disciplines to use to become well versed in the safe use of dangerous medications. ... This is an excellent book that provides clear, concise information in a very usable format. --- (Judith Klevan, Doody's Review Service, November, 2011)


From the reviews: This book reviews the use of intravenous medications in patient populations with special considerations, discussing the dosing guidelines, safety concerns, and monitoring parameters. ... It is intended for clinicians treating critically ill patients with high-risk intravenous medications. This is a good reference for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and students in these disciplines to use to become well versed in the safe use of dangerous medications. ... This is an excellent book that provides clear, concise information in a very usable format. (Judith Klevan, Doody's Review Service, November, 2011)


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