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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Abstract:
Standing orders are a routine part of patient care in hospitals. They add significantly to the efficiency of patient management, but they should be reviewed by the medical staff on a routine basis to avoid the rigidity that may lead to inappropriate, slavish reliance in certain situations. Standing orders should also be reviewed in view of cost containment.
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