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Resources for pediatric drug information.
1University of California-Irvine, Medical Center, Orange 92668.
Hospital Pharmacy
|October 1, 1990
Summary
Accessing drug information for infants and children is improving with new pediatric and neonatal resources. This guide lists essential texts and journals for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Pediatrics
- Neonatology
Context:
- The increasing availability of specialized drug information resources for pediatric and neonatal populations.
- The need for a curated list of reliable texts and journals for healthcare providers.
Purpose:
- To identify and categorize key resources for pediatric and neonatal drug information.
- To assist healthcare professionals in building essential pharmacy libraries.
Summary:
- This resource provides a categorized list of recommended pediatric and neonatal drug information texts and journals.
- Texts are graded A (basic library) and B (comprehensive/specialized), covering areas like general pediatrics, dosage, intensive care, infectious diseases, toxicology, nutrition, pregnancy, compounding, and IV administration.
- Key neonatal resources and essential pediatric journals are also included.
Impact:
- Facilitates easier access to critical drug information for the pediatric and neonatal populations.
- Supports evidence-based practice and improves patient safety in pediatric and neonatal care.
- Aids pharmacists and clinicians in selecting appropriate and comprehensive drug information resources.