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Evaluation Of The Appropriate Weaning Of Neonatal Morphine Solution (Nms) In The Treatment Of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Nas) And Its Effect On Length Of Stay (Los), Nicole Hollinger, Pharmd Candidate, Christopher Hvisdas, Pharmd Candidate, Maria Samohod, Md Candidate, Tara E. Decerbo, Pharmd, Janet Larson, Md, Kristin Mckenna, Md, Lindsey Roke, Pharmd

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Purpose: Neonates suffering from NAS receive NMS to treat withdrawal symptoms associated with this disease. Frequent NMS dosing and close monitoring are required to ensure adequate symptom control and prevent adverse events. Maximum dose achieved, titration, severity of disease, and variance in in-utero exposure to addictive drugs all contribute to length of stay. The primary objective of this drug utilization evaluation is to assess adherence to current institutional guidelines for titrating neonates and infants off NMS and to identify opportunities for improvement to potentially decrease length of stay in this population.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of neonates …

What’S Your Line? Defining Pharmacists' Role In Jejunostomy Tube Medication Administration, Jamie M. Gomes, Pharmd, Gloria M. Espinosa, Pharmd, Brian P. Roslund, Pharmd, Bcps, Joanne Heil, Pharmd, Bcps

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Enteral nutrition is preferred over parenteral nutrition in patients with inadequate oral intake for an extended period of time. Enteral feeding helps preserve the functioning of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. 1 Feeding tubes provide access to the GI tract allowing administration of medication while unable to swallow. Drug therapy is complicated by drug formulation, absorption site, first-pass elimination, as well as the size and placement of the tube.1-3 Medication errors revolving around administration via enteral feeding tubes represent a need for education and implementation of hospital guidelines.