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I.V. admixture profiling: a simple system.

Abstract

The description of an I.V. admixture profile form is presented. Detailed information on the mechanisms of using this form, as well as the advantages of the profiling system, are delineated. Several examples are illustrated for thorough understanding of the system. The authors conclude that the system affords a simple, accurate, and flexible profiling system which can be utilized in hospital I.V. admixture programs of various sizes. The profiling system provides for a mechanism of clinical involvement as well as for quality assurance assessment.

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B Grabowski, D J Tanner. 1979. I.V. admixture profiling: a simple system.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10242202/

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