Name format for parameters
Use the same format in the name of each of your medications. As a result, important medication information shows on flowsheets and your medical records obey standard procedure.
Name format for medication parameters
This table shows formats to use for the names of your medication and the applicable causes:
| Format | Cause | Correct example | Incorrect example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Put the concentration of the medication first | You can easily see different concentrations | 10 Hydromorphone
2 Hydromorphone | Hydromorphone |
| Do not make the name of the medication shorter | Legal requirements | 1.25 Pimob | 1.25 Pimobendan |
Name format for units of measurement in parameters
This table shows formats to use for units of measurement in your parameters and the applicable causes:
| Format | Cause | Correct example | Incorrect example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Put the unit of measurement last | You can easily see parameters for different units of measurement | Weight kg | Weight |