American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Aug 2008
Implementation of pharmacy services in a telemedicine intensive care unit.
The implementation of a remote intensive care unit (ICU) pharmacy service in a 13-hospital health system is discussed. ⋯ Implementation of a remote ICU pharmacy service in a 13-hospital health system resulted in the provision of consistent pharmaceutical care while minimizing costs.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Aug 2008
Case ReportsImproving the use of anticoagulant therapies in acutely ill medical patients.
Assessment of risk for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE), selection of VTE prophylaxis in medical patients, strategies for improving prescribing practices to prevent VTE, and the impact of pharmacist-managed anticoagulation services are described; case studies are used to illustrate each topic. ⋯ Pharmacists can improve clinical and economic outcomes in acutely ill medical patients who are at risk for VTE through the use of various strategies, including anticoagulation management services.