{"title":"University College London Hospitals","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by \u003cstrong\u003eUniversity College London Hospitals\u003c\/strong\u003e offer authoritative insights into clinical practice and healthcare administration. These works serve as practical guides for medical professionals, combining evidence-based knowledge with clear, accessible instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e will find these publications especially valuable for understanding the safe and effective use of medicines, patient care protocols, and hospital guidelines grounded in the expertise of a leading medical institution.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ucl-hospitals-injectable-medicines-administration-guide-by-university-college-london-hospitals-9781405191920","title":"UCL Hospitals Injectable Medicines Administration Guide","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\"I would definitely recommend this book to all staff with an interest and involvement in intravenous drug therapy.\"  \n—\u003ci\u003eThe Pharmaceutical Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\"There is no doubt that nurses will find this small book useful. It should be available for consultation in any clinical area where drugs are administered to patients by the injectable routes.\"  \n—\u003ci\u003eJournal of Clinical Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe safe administration of injectable medicines is key to patient safety. The NPSA recognises the use of injectable medicines is a high-risk activity and recommends written information about injectables to be available at the point of preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eUCL Hospitals Injectable Medicines Administration Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, accessible guide covering many important aspects of administering medicines by injection. It provides clear, concise information on the preparation and administration of over 245 injectable medicines for adults, paediatrics, and neonates. It is an essential resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals: it provides the key information and advice needed for the safe and effective administration of injectable medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guide’s introductory section provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of injectable therapy, including the risks and benefits of IV administration, infusion devices, and pharmaceutical aspects of injectable therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor each drug, the alphabetically tabulated monographs provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA practical method of preparation and administration via the IV, IM, and SC routes, with risk reduction in mind at every step\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpert advice from the team of specialist pharmacists at UCLH to ensure safe and pragmatic use of each medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitoring advice for the management of reactions that may occur during administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eY-site and syringe driver compatibility data\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum infusion volume data for fluid-restricted patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtravasation warnings, pH, sodium content, displacement values, stability, and flush data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40 new monographs including recently marketed, unlicensed, rarely used, and specialist medicines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed advice for the administration of high-risk medicines such as heparin, with access to UCLH’s medicine-related guidelines at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/UCLH\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/UCLH\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA colour-coded NPSA risk assessment for every mode of administration for every medicine, to highlight the safest method of administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA user guide and tutorial to give new readers confidence in using and understanding the Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevised chapters on administration methods and devices, aseptic non-touch technique, and latex allergy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully revised and expanded Y-site compatibility section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpiral binding to allow the book to be left open at the relevant page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guide is also available electronically at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.uclhguide.com\"\u003ewww.uclhguide.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47601011523820,"sku":"9781405191920","price":80.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a95d460960b0252399b28e4be519375b.jpg?v=1778019046"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/university-college-london-hospitals.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}