Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Fabiana Rossi Varallo

Publications

• Research Article
  Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in Detection of Drug Therapy Problems in Critically Inpatients: Experience Report
  Author(s): Gabrielle Mari Rosetti Alves, Fabiana Rossi Varallo, Rosa Camila Lucchetta and Patricia de Carvalho MastroianniGabrielle Mari Rosetti Alves, Fabiana Rossi Varallo, Rosa Camila Lucchetta and Patricia de Carvalho Mastroianni
  
  This is an experience report on clinical pharmacy in New York, United States of America, in a teaching hospital, describing the results of drug therapy monitoring in critically ill patients, as well as interventions to solve or prevent identified drug therapy problems. The cross-sectional study was conducted by the clinical staff at the Surgical Intensive Care Unit during August 20th to 24th, 2012. Blood counts, serum levels of certain antibiotics, microbiological cultures and their antibiotic susceptibility, possible drug interactions, dosage of each drug prescribed and the compatibility between the route of administration and pharmaceutical form were assessed daily through review of electronic medical records. Twenty seven patients were followed up and 16 drug therapy problems were identified: Unnecessary drug therapy (seven), adverse drug reaction (four), needs add.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000139

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