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Use of a microcomputer in a pediatric hospital.
Am J Hosp Pharm. 1987 Mar; 44(3):565-8.AJ

Abstract

The implementation and uses of a microcomputer in a 186-bed pediatric hospital are described. A Kaypro-10 portable microcomputer and an Epson Fx-80 printer were purchased in anticipation of increased workload generated by addition of beds to the hospital's neonatal intensive-care unit. Programs in C-BASIC language were developed for performing mathematical calculations, labeling of unit dose injections and oral liquids, and generating automatic-stop-order renewal notices. A master menu was designed to allow access to all programs. Work sheets to aid in the calculation of solution volumes required to deliver desired dosages of emergency drugs and for preparation of parenteral nutrient solutions are generated by the microcomputer, along with labels for these solutions. Other computer programs allow charging of floor stock items for i.v. admixtures, tracking of emergency-drug boxes, and generation of controlled-substances and anaphylaxis-dosing labels. A total of 510 hours was required to develop the microcomputer programs at a salary cost of $2600. Hospital pharmacies experiencing an expansion of patient services may be able to reduce the impact of the increased workload on manpower requirements by computerizing existing systems. Pharmacies with specialized needs can consider microcomputer implementation and inhouse software development as one alternative.

Authors

Enderlin GM
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Summerfield MR
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Burney MT
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MeSH

ArkansasComputersDrug LabelingDrug Therapy, Computer-AssistedHospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299Hospitals, PediatricHospitals, SpecialMedication Systems, HospitalMicrocomputersPharmacy Service, HospitalTherapy, Computer-Assisted

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

3565415

Citation

Enderlin, G M., et al. "Use of a Microcomputer in a Pediatric Hospital." American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, vol. 44, no. 3, 1987, pp. 565-8.
Enderlin GM, Summerfield MR, Burney MT. Use of a microcomputer in a pediatric hospital. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1987;44(3):565-8.
Enderlin, G. M., Summerfield, M. R., & Burney, M. T. (1987). Use of a microcomputer in a pediatric hospital. American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 44(3), 565-8.
Enderlin GM, Summerfield MR, Burney MT. Use of a Microcomputer in a Pediatric Hospital. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1987;44(3):565-8. PubMed PMID: 3565415.
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