Monitoring Rational Clinical Use of Drugs in Hospital Using Local Area Network / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To monitor clinical rational use of drugs,analyze the problems involved and to put forward reasonable suggestions.METHODS: Using the platform of medical information communication established based on the "Military Medical Project No.1" local area network and "Hospital Information Management System",the electronic medical records of the inpatients,ward round records,treatment plans and the relative laboratory test reports from October 2006 to March 2007 were retrieved online.The involved problems were discussed with clinical physicians through the network.RESULTS: The problems in the clinical drug use manifested as repeated medication,improper administration,overdoses and adverse interactions of combined drugs.The irrational prophylactic administration of antibiotics in the surgical department was characterized by improper choice of drugs and prolonged course of treatment etc.CONCLUSION: Great importance should be attached to drug interactions,and the indications for drug combination and course of treatment should be kept under tightly control so as to reduce adverse reactions and delay the onset of drug resistance.