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Therapeutic Guidelines

ASHP's professional policies contain varying levels of detail. Policy positions are short pronouncements on one aspect of practice. Statements express basic philosophy, and guidelines (including what were formerly called "technical assistance bulletins") offer programmatic advice. Therapeutic position statements are concise responses to specific therapeutic issues, and therapeutic guidelines are thorough, evidence-based recommendations on drug use.

Note: All ASHP therapeutic guidelines are in PDF.

Document Published Next Review Date Estimated Publication Date
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery 1999 In process Q2 2012
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sustained Use of Neuromuscular Blockade in the Adult Critically Ill Patient 2002 In process Q2 2012
Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Sustained Use of Sedatives and Analgesics in the Critically Ill Adult 2002 In process Q2 2012
Gastrointestinal Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis New In process Q3 2012

Endorsed Therapeutic Guidelines

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