| Title | Weight-based Drug Infusion Concentrations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit |
| Author(s) | Gay Giannone |
| Source | Computers, Informatics, Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 2, Pages 1-6 |
| Publication Date | March/April 2005 |
| Abstract | This article addresses the development of a computerized provider order entry (CPOE)-embedded solution for weight-based neonatal drug infusion developed during the transition from a legacy CPOE system to a customized application of a neonatal CPOE product during a hospital-wide information system transition. The importance of accurate fluid management in the neonate is reviewed. The process of tailoring the system that eventually resulted in the development of a computer application enabling weight-based medication infusion calculation for neonates within the CPOE information system is explored. In addition, the article provides guidelines on how to customize a vendor solution for hospitals with neonatal intensive care units. |