A convenient and accessible reference for health care professionals involved with parenteral drug administration. The Parenteral Manual provides information on drug-specific policies within Alberta Health Services - Edmonton area, dosing, administration/monitoring guidelines, indications/contraindications, and Y-site compatibility information.
Detailed information is found in the Parenteral Manual Usage Guidelines document. Information sources for the parenteral monographs include (but are not limited to) the CPS, manufacturers' product monographs, Pediatric Dosage Handbook (Taketomo et al.), Neofax, and Trissel's Tables - exact references are noted in each monograph at the end of the document and a detailed comprehensive reference list is provided.