Ask About Prophylactic Antiemetics During Handoff Reports After Surgery

July 2017

You’re on the front line to help manage postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)...

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Table of Contents

Gastroenterology Be Aware of Risks Linked to Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
Transdermal Patches Help Prevent Common Errors With Transdermal Patches
IV Medications Use Best Practices to Avoid Contamination During IV Med Prep
Nausea Vomiting Ask About Prophylactic Antiemetics During Handoff Reports After Surgery
Antimicrobial Stewardship Alert Prescribers if Procalcitonin Values Are Trending in the Wrong Direction
Diabetes Be Aware That the Diabetes Med Canagliflozin Might Increase Amputation Risk
Anticoagulants Verify Home Doses of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)
Inhalers Clarify Fluticasone/Salmeterol Inhaler Strengths During Med Histories
Corticosteroids Expect to See Less Use of Short-Course Steroids
Osteoporosis Document Length of Osteoporosis Treatment During Med Histories
Musculoskeletal Help Patients Stretch Leg Cramps Instead of Relying on Meds