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Enhanced photoemission spectroscopy for verification of high-risk i.v. medications

Yaman Kaakeh,
Hanna Phan,
Brian D. DeSmet,
Deborah A. Pasko,
Denise K. Glenn and
James G. Stevenson

Conclusion. A tabletop EPS device demonstrated acceptable sensitivity and specificity for validating the identity and concentrations of selected high-risk i.v. medications compounded for pediatric patients. The device may help prevent clinically important medication errors caused by inaccurate compounding.

http://www.ajhp.org/content/65/1/49

In my opinion, we will be able to enjoy discussing the ValiMed G4 even more in the future, probably based upon additional peer reviewed papers, professional articles, user reports, etc. The earlier ValiMed work earned awards....

Recipients of the Pharmacy Practice Research Award
2009
“Enhanced Photoemission Spectroscopy for Verification of High-Risk I.V. Medications”
Yaman Kaakeh, Pharm.D., BCPS, Hanna Phan, Pharm.D., Brian D. DeSmet, Pharm.D., M.S., Deborah A. Pasko, Pharm.D., Denise K. Glenn, B.S.Pharm., and James G. Stevenson, Pharm.D
Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008;65:49-54.
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Ind.

http://www.ashpfoundation.org/MainMenuCategories/Awards/ASHPFoundationLiteratureAwards/PharmacyPracticeResearchAward/PreviousAwardees.aspx