Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes
First edition
Rebecca White - Pharmacy Department and Vicky Bradnam on behalf of the British Pharmaceutical Nutrition Group - Pharmacy Department, Princess Royal University Hospital. Kent
Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes is a practical guide to the safe administration of medicines via enteral feeding tubes.
Ten chapters provide the background knowledge to inform clinical decisions and the accompanying 343 monographs contain guidance on the safe administration of specific drugs and formulations.
Contents include:- Types of enteral feeding tubes
- Tube flushing
- Restoring and maintaining patency
- Drug therapy review, medication formulation choice
- Unlicensed medication use
- Health and safety and interactions
Handbook of Drug Administration via Enteral Feeding Tubes is an essential guide for pharmacists, doctors, nurses, dieticians, nursing homes and hospices.
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Reviews:
01-Jan-08, Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy:
'The unique aspect of this text is its compilation of all information relevant to administration of drugs through enteral feeding tubes in a single volume. For the reader who is frequently searching for available information on this method of drug administration, this text provides a single source for the limited information available.'
Glen Brown, Chief Paramedical, Pharmacy. Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy Vol. 61, No 1 Jan - Feb 2008
01-Nov-07, American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education:
'The extensive references and evidence-based approach to decision making are an appealing feature. It will be an essential reference for drug information centres, medical libraries, and pharmacy departments, as well as a resource for health professionals caring for patients with enteral feeding tubes.'
Marjorie Shaw Phillips, MS. College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2007; 71 (5) Article 99
01-Jul-07, The Pharmaceutical Journal:
'A major strength of this handbook, particularly compared with other reference sources on this topic, is the extensive efforts of the author to ensure the evidence-based nature of the information provided. This handbook will be of benefit to pharmacists and other health professionals involved in caring for patients receiving medicines via enteral feeding tubes in both primary and secondary care...departments should consider this an essential addition to their references.'
Nicola Ward, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Leicester Royal Infirmary, The Pharmaceutical Journal
01-Mar-07, Doody:
'This is a unique publication. This information is important for practitioners and the book will serve as a useful reference.'
Christina Rose, PharmD (Temple University Hospital), Doody Reviews Ltd, March 2007
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Contents:
Introduction: Types of Enteral Feeding Tubes: Tube Flushing: Restoring and Maintaining Patency of Enteral Feeding Tubes: Drug Therapy Review: Medication Formulation Choice: Unlicensed Medication Use: Health and Safety and Clinical Risk Management: Defining Interactions: Drug Monographs: Appendices:
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£44.99
ISBN: 978 0 85369 648 3
Publication Date:
November 2006
Paperback
215 x 130mm
592pp
Also available:
Online via MedicinesComplete
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