Perioperative infusions in paediatric patients: rationale for using Ringer-lactate solution with low dextrose concentration.

To assess the usefulness of Ringer-lactate solution with 0.9% dextrose, fluid therapy during surgery in paediatric patients was reviewed. From the literature, the need for intravenous (i.

Intravenous to oral conversion of fluoroquinolones: knowledge versus clinical practice patterns.

Study Objectives: To assess the knowledge of prescribers regarding intravenous to oral conversions of fluoroquinolones, the frequency and time until conversion, and to compare prescriber knowledge with the data collected concerning the reasons stated for continuation of intravenous fluoroquinolones.

Design: Prospective chart review and questionnaire.

Setting: Large teaching hospital in Paris, France.

Effect of multifaceted intervention promoting early switch from intravenous to oral acetaminophen for postoperative pain: controlled, prospective, before and after study.

Problem: Need to improve the efficiency of postoperative pain management by early switching from intravenous to oral acetaminophen.

Design: Implementation of local guidelines aimed at improving nurses' and doctors' behaviour. A controlled, prospective, before and after study evaluated its impact on appropriateness and costs.