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Emergency Medications Order for Neonates and Pediatrics: A Standardized Concentration System in Saudi Arabia

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International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2019, 8, 4, 206-207.
Published: December 2019
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi,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.

Fatimah Al-Doughan, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, King Faisal University, Alahssa, 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, Alyammama hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Malika Alshamari, Head, Pharmacy services, Alyamma Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

 

Abstract

The national pediatric pharmacy program was founded in 2014. It is a part of the pharmacy strategic plan. This program has implemented several projects including preparation and administration of intravenous medication to neonates and pediatric patients. The complementary new initiatives program is the neonates and pediatrics standardized concentration of emergency medications with an emphasis on medications used to treat critically ill patients and in emergency department. This new project has physician order form with selected dilutions, concentrations and route of administration. The form may be converted to a computerized order form. The new initiatives of the project may be implemented through project management tools. The project prevents drug-related problem and decrease economic burden on healthcare system for neonates and pediatrics hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Concentration, Emergency, Medications, Neonates, Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia, Standardized