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 · Jun 1997
Comparative StudyThe performance of three portable infusion-pump devices set to deliver 2 mL/hr.
The performance of three portable infusion-pump devices set to deliver 2 mL/hr was studied. Portable infusion-pump devices (CADD-1, Paragon, and Singleday Infusor) were set to deliver 5% or 25% dextrose in water at 2 mL/hr for 24 hours at two environmental temperatures (25 and 35 degrees C). There were a total of 12 types of experimental runs, and each run was performed in triplicate. ⋯ Mean flow continuity was significantly higher for the 5% dextrose solution and for the 25 degree C temperature. Flow continuity differed among three representative portable infusion-pump devices set to deliver 2 mL/hr, but flow rate accuracy did not. Fluid viscosity, environmental temperature, and elapsed time affected flow rate accuracy and flow continuity.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · May 1997
Doping control in sports--a perspective from the 1996 Olympic Games.
Doping-control (DC) procedures, particularly as used at the 1996 Olympic Games, are described, and the role of pharmacists in DC is discussed. DC procedures must be strict and precisely followed to avoid contamination of samples, the appearance of bias, and breaches in security and confidentiality. The process of selecting athletes for testing can be random, nonrandom, or a combination of the two. ⋯ During the Atlanta Games, roughly 50 pharmacists participated in the DC program as escorts or technical officers. It is logical to involve pharmacists in DC programs because they can develop and conduct drug-testing protocols; educate athletes, coaches, and trainers about drug use and abuse; and help ensure the safe and effective use of medications. Sophisticated doping-control procedures have been developed for athletic competitions, and pharmacists have much to offer DC programs.