Purpose. The impact of lean methodology in i.v. medication processes in a children's hospital was studied. Methods. Medication orders at a children's hospital were analyzed for 30 days to identify the ...

An intravenous (IV) injection is an injection of a medication or another substance into a vein and directly into the bloodstream. It is one of the fastest ways to get a drug into the body, often ...

When pharmacist Rita K. Jew saw a robot that mixes intravenous drugs at an industry event, she instantly knew she wanted it for her own hospital. “This is definitely a breakthrough in technology,” ...

Infusion therapy delivers medication through a needle or catheter and is more effective for some drugs. You may also need an infusion if you can’t take oral medication. Share on Pinterest ...

The following article was originally published in Preventing Infection in Ambulatory Care, the quarterly e-publication from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...