Expert Consensus Guidelines for Stocking of Antidotes in Hospitals That Provide Emergency Care

摘要: We provide recommendations for stocking of antidotes used in emergency departments (EDs). An expert panel representing diverse perspectives (clinical pharmacology, medical toxicology, critical care medicine, hematology/oncology, hospital pharmacy, services, pediatric poison centers, administration, and public health) was formed to create antidote stocking. Using a standardized summary the literature, primary reviewer each proposed guidelines full panel. The formal iterative process reach their recommendation both quantity that should be stocked acceptable timeframe its delivery. recommended consideration 45 antidotes; 44 were stocking, which 23 immediately available. In most hospitals, this requires location allows immediate availability. Another 14 availability within 1 hour decision administer, allowing pharmacy if has mechanism prompt delivery antidotes. perform hazard vulnerability assessment determine specific need Antidote administration is an important part care. These tool hospitals offer appropriate poisoned patients.