Effectiveness of preprinted order forms in promoting perioperative β-blocker use

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy

Volumn 59, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 359-360

  Pollard, John B ^a   Chow, Rebecca C ^a   Hansen, Jeffrey R ^a  

^a VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BETA ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR BLOCKING AGENT; METOPROLOL;

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DRUG COST; DRUG INFORMATION; ELECTIVE SURGERY; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MEDICAL RECORD; NOTE; PERIOPERATIVE PERIOD; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SIDE EFFECT; SURGICAL PATIENT;

EID: 0037083346     PISSN: 10792082     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/59.4.359     Document Type: Note

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