Fluid Stewardship – Definitions, Concerns and Opportunities
Why is fluid stewardship needed? “Fluid stewardship is needed… because fluids are the most common drug administered in an ICU patient or in a hospitalized patient, whether it… read more.
Why is fluid stewardship needed? “Fluid stewardship is needed… because fluids are the most common drug administered in an ICU patient or in a hospitalized patient, whether it… read more.
“IV fluids are not free of risk – they’re often thought of as being benign products… but just like medication these large volume IV fluids can cause harm… read more.
“Salt and water shape the very foundation of life… Water and electrolytes may seem like simple components but their role in the symphony of life is nothing less… read more.
Patients who undergo total hip (THA) and total knee replacement surgery (TKA) can successfully reduce opioid doses before surgery with support from a pharmacy-led intervention, according to a… read more.
Patients are “crying out” for help with opioid dose reduction according to evidence gathered during the OpioidHALT study and the impressive results have led to funding of $1.5… read more.
The results of the OpioidHALT pilot study show that 90% of patients reduced their opioid doses by at least 50% compared with 17% in the control group and… read more.
The OpioidHALT intervention is tailored to the needs of individual patients and evaluated for safety by a pain specialist. Shared decision-making, with the patient, is an important feature… read more.
FIP’s Early Career in Pharmaceutical Practice Recognition Award recognises an outstanding early career pharmacist who has made significant contributions to the field at a national level and is… read more.
Opioid doses can be successfully reduced by a pharmacy-led intervention, according to a randomised study led by Dr Shania Liu and Dr Jonathan Penm at the University of… read more.
Paul Rutter is Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Portsmouth University and the author of a best-selling textbook on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in community pharmacy. His new book… read more.
The introduction of clinical reasoning and diagnosis as routine elements of community pharmacy practice will present a number of challenges and could pave the way for closer working… read more.
Clinical reasoning skills are essential for effective consultations that lead to likely diagnoses and appropriate treatment or referral, argues Paul Rutter, Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Portsmouth University… read more.
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