The CPOE-based intravenous insulin protocol improved glycemia control in SICU patients compared to a previous manual protocol, and reduced time to insulin therapy initiation. Integrating a computer-based insulin protocol into a CPOE system achieved efficient, safe, and effective glycemia control in SICU patients.
This continuing feature describes the clinical pharmacy support tools and services that are provided by the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) — with an emphasis on pediatrics. The authors focus on the development and maintenance of decision support tools created specifically for use in the pediatric population.
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