A route of administration is a way that a drug can enter the body. There are many drug routes of administration, each suited to different situations. Each route has its benefits and potential risks.

Medicines administration is a core responsibility of registered nurses in healthcare settings and is increasingly being undertaken by nursing associates. Before administering any medicine, the person ...

The following article was originally published in Preventing Infection in Ambulatory Care, the quarterly e-publication from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65(24):2347-2357. Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e.g., ...

Correct administration of medication at home to a child undergoing cancer treatment is critical to both curing the disease and minimizing adverse effects of treatment. The most common childhood cancer ...

Correspondence to Dr Lars Engebretsen, Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, PB 4014 Ullevaal Stadion, N-0806 Oslo, Norway; ...