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Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors
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Treosulfan: Cytotoxic Drug Stability Monograph

11 February 2021Stability information is essential for the safe aseptic preparation of treosulfan

Governance of Medical Gas Provision: key publications

13 January 2021Signposts to key publications from the Department of Health and Health Facilities Scotland

Managing medical gases and oxygen during periods of high demand

13 January 2021Answers to common questions covering: pharmacy responsibilities, medical gas committees, medical gas pipeline systems, gas delivery systems, and governance

Implications of using different gas delivery devices

13 January 2021Information on the use of W-sized cylinders and integral valve cylinders, and the implications of NIVs and HFNO on pipeline capacity.

Pharmacy responsibilities for management of stocks of oxygen and other medical gases

13 January 2021The pharmacy remit in relation to medical gases is covered, as well as the role in managing cylinder stock

Medical Gas Pipeline Systems and Oxygen Supply Resilience

13 January 2021Using data, following guidance, and checking systems and flow rates for Medical Gas Pipelines and Oxygen Supply Resilience

Medical Gas Committees: their role, responsibilities, and membership

13 January 2021Describes why Medical Gas Committees are required, suggested membership and ToR, and their role during the pandemic

How is acute hypomagnesaemia treated in adults?

12 January 2021There is no national guidance on the treatment of hypomagnesaemia, and practice varies widely between hospital Trusts. The guidance in this document reflects practice at…

Using Medical Gases Appropriately

11 January 2021Must read background material and guidance to support good medical gas use for hospital Chief Pharmacists and their teams