Publications by authors named "Kazuki Tsutsumi"
Purpose: Elastomeric infusion pumps are widely used in colorectal cancer chemotherapy. However, no studies to date have investigated patient preferences regarding different infusion pump types.
Patients And Methods: Twenty patients with unresectable colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy were initially treated with a portable hard-shelled continuous infusion pump, followed by a soft-shelled continuous infusion pump.
Article Synopsis
- Benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZDs) have risks like delirium and falls, necessitating their careful use.
- Since January 2018, Iizuka Hospital's liaison team pharmacist has introduced digital labels in electronic medical records to reduce BZD prescriptions in the surgical ward.
- The study found a significant decrease in BZD medication orders, dropping from 52.2% to 2.7% immediately after implementation and maintaining a low rate at 5.6% four months later, demonstrating the effectiveness of the pharmacist-led initiative.