I.V. Drug Handbook - I.V. drug guide & safety

McGraw-Hill's I.V. Drug Handbook provides succinct and practical information with a significant emphasis on patient safety, administration, and monitoring. This Handbook is crafted by practitioners for practitioners, ensuring reliability, comprehensiveness, and user-friendliness.

***This is a fully functional 1-day trial version***

This resource encompasses everything necessary for safe and effective I.V. medication administration:

 • Extensive coverage of more than 350 parenteral medications, including the most recent FDA warnings

 • Incorporates antibiotics, insulin, pain relief drugs, emergency medications, and offers additional insights into chemotherapeutic agents along with supportive therapies that surpass those found in other references

 • Delivers the most detailed, specific, evidence-based protocols for administering high-alert and hazardous medications available anywhere

 • Each drug entry includes guidelines on administration detailing preparation, dilution & compatibility, infusion rates, admixtures, supportive treatments, and monitoring practices.

 • Features a 32-page full-color patient safety guide outlining measures for secure drug administration, including six pages dedicated to inserting an I.V. catheter

 • Utilizes unique icons to highlight "clinical alerts," "life-threatening reactions," "high-alert" items, "hazardous" substances, and more

Biographical note:

Patricia Dwyer Schull, MSN, RN, has amassed over twenty years of experience in medical publishing. Before founding MedVantage Publishing, she held executive roles at several leading medical publication companies worldwide. Her editorial work includes numerous well-received nursing publications as well as various drug-related titles. Patricia also spent 16 years in diverse areas of nursing management, direct patient care, and staff education as a registered nurse.

NEW! The addition of a user-friendly Home page, an updated and more intuitive visual design, along with enhancements in search speed allows for quicker and easier navigation than ever before!

Additionally, it features advanced search and language tools characteristic of quality language applications from MobiSystems, Inc.

SEARCH TOOLS - find terms effortlessly through a clear, user-friendly interface.

 • Search autocomplete accelerates your search by offering suggestions as you type

 • Keyword lookup enables searches within compound words and phrases

 • An automatic “Fuzzy filter” corrects spelling mistakes and includes ‘Wild card’ options ('*' or '?') for letter or word part substitution

 • Camera search lets users scan phrases directly with their device's camera for instant results

 • Voice search functionality assists when unsure of a term's spelling

 • Share definitions through compatible applications on your device

 • Swipe-to-delete feature in the Recent and Favorites sections.

LEARNING TOOLS - interactive features designed to further enhance your vocabulary.

 • ‘Favorites’ option to establish personalized folders with selected words from a vast library

 • ‘Recent’ list for convenient access to previously searched terms

 • ‘Word of the day’ feature to broaden your vocabulary every day

 • Home screen widget provides random words for quick learning

 • Split-screen support for Android 7, enabling use of the dictionary alongside other applications.

Enhance your experience by acquiring the full version of On Call Principles & Protocols:

 • Unlock permanent access to the complete set of features

 • Offline mode - look up terms without needing internet access

 • Premium Support – Receive expedited assistance for any application-related issues

 • Ad-free experience

An Indispensable Tool for Safe and Efficient IV Therapy

As a healthcare professional who has extensively used this handbook in clinical practice, I can confidently state that it stands as an exceptional resource in the realm of intravenous drug administration. The application masterfully translates the authoritative content of the print edition into a dynamic, user-friendly digital format that significantly enhances workflow efficiency. What impressed me most is the thoughtful organization—each drug monograph presents critical information with remarkable clarity, eliminating the need to sift through extraneous details during time-sensitive situations. The high-alert and hazardous medication protocols are unparalleled in their specificity, offering evidence-based guidance that genuinely contributes to error prevention and patient safety. 

The inclusion of the full-color visual guides, particularly the IV catheter insertion section, provides invaluable on-the-spot reinforcement of best practices. The recent interface redesign and search enhancements make navigation intuitive and incredibly fast; the camera search function has proven particularly useful for quickly verifying medications directly from their packaging. This isn't merely a digital book—it's a sophisticated clinical decision-support tool that embodies the expertise of its creators and genuinely empowers practitioners to deliver safer, more confident patient care.

FAQ:

Does the trial version include access to all 350+ drug monographs?

Yes, the 1-day trial provides full access to all content and features, allowing you to evaluate the entire handbook without restrictions.

Can I use the app offline after purchasing the full version?

Absolutely. The full version enables complete offline access, ensuring you can retrieve critical drug information even without an internet connection.

How frequently is the drug information updated?

The handbook is regularly updated to include the latest FDA approvals, warnings, and emerging clinical evidence, though specific update frequency may vary.

Is the content suitable for student nurses or only experienced practitioners?

While designed for practitioners, the clear organization and detailed administration guidelines make it an excellent learning resource for students as well.

Does the full version support multiple devices?

Typically, premium licenses are linked to your account and can be used across multiple compatible devices depending on the platform's policy.