Improving Efficacy of Hydroxycarbamide Prescriptions in Paediatric Sickle Cell Disease

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A QI project in a district general hospital, introducing a reliable, sustainable method of monitoring blood results to facilitate effective dose-adjustments of Hydroxycarbamide in children with sickle-cell disease.

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Improving Efficacy of Hydroxycarbamide Prescriptions in Paediatric Sickle Cell Disease

Poster Description

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Can Electronic Order Sets Reduce Delays in Prescribing Medications on Admission To PICU?

CRIT: Children Receiving Immunosuppressive Therapy – A Cross-specialty Review of Practice at a Tertiary Children’s Hospital