Guideline · Consensus statement
Standard Intravenous Concentrations in German Neonatal Intensive Care: Results of a National Consensus and Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Summary
Reports a German national consensus and cross-sectional survey establishing standard intravenous infusion concentrations for neonates weighing 500 g to 5 kg in level-1 NICUs. A multiprofessional expert group, informed by international lists, stability data and practical handling, plus a two-round consensus with NICUs and hospital pharmacies, produced a list of 50 intravenous medicines with 80 standard concentrations, supplemented by preparation, stability, osmolarity and pH information. The authors argue standardisation could reduce medication errors, simplify electronic prescribing and improve workflow. Relevant to medication safety practice in neonatal and paediatric critical care, though the specific list is German-specific.
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