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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings

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Interactive voice response systems for medication identification requests: poison or cure?

Blaine E Benson¹

¹University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, New Mexico Poison & Drug Information Center, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA. jebenson@salud.unm.edu

Clinical Toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Summary

Interactive voice response (IVR) systems offer new potential for poison centers. This commentary discusses the pros and cons of using IVR technology for medication identification requests.

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Health Informatics

Background:

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems are established in finance for information processing.
IVR technology is increasingly adopted in clinical medicine for patient randomization, data collection, and follow-up.
The application of IVR systems in poison centers is an emerging area.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing IVR technology in poison centers.
To assess the suitability of IVR for handling medication identification requests.

Main Methods:

This is a commentary, not a primary research study.
It involves a discussion of the potential benefits and drawbacks of IVR implementation.

Main Results:

The commentary identifies potential benefits such as efficiency and data consistency.
It also highlights potential challenges including system limitations and user experience.

Conclusions:

IVR technology presents both opportunities and challenges for poison centers regarding medication identification.
Further evaluation is needed to determine optimal implementation strategies.