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Emergency Medications Order for Adults: Standardized Concentration System in Saudi Arabia

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International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2019, 8, 4, 204-205.
Published: December 2019
Type: Review Article
Authors:Yousef Ahmed Alomi,Manal Mansour Al Nemari,Fatimah Al-Doughan,Yasir Ahmed Ibrahim,Hussam Saad Almalki,Nouf Alaza,and Malika Alshamari
Author(s) affiliations:

Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, The Former General Manager of General Administration of Pharmaceutical Care, The Former Head, National Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice, The Former Head, Pharmacy R&D Administration, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Manal Mansour Al Nemari, Supervisor, Pharmacy Informatics and Automation, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Fatimah Al-Doughan, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, King Faisal University, Alhassa, SAUDI ARABIA.

Yasir Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of Pharmacy Practice Department, Pharmacy Practice Department, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Alahssa, SAUDI ARABIA.

Hussam Saad Almalki, Supervisor of IV admixture services, Aleman Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Nouf Alaza, Director of Medication Safety Officer, Pharmacy Services, Alyam¬mama Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Malika Alshamari, Head, Pharmacy services, Alyamma Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Abstract

The general administration of pharmaceutical care released several publications related to the administration of intravenous medications, which mention about the concentration of intravenous medications for adults, pediatrics and neonatal patients. The publications also include several emergency medications with their concentrations. This new initiative was started in order to guide physicians to select the primary emergency medications in intravenous drip administration. The medications were selected based on common evidence-based standardized concentration for adults. This project required to control high-alert medications and prevent drug-related errors. The list of medications may be covered as computerized physician order entry and this project may be implemented as pharmacy project management.
Keywords: Adults, Emergency, Medications, Saudi Arabia, Standardized Concentration