What is bolus in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: bolus

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: A concentrated volume of a drug that is given to the patient in a single dose in addition to an administration of this drug by infusion and that circulates as a highly concentrated injectate for a long time in the patient's bloodstream. &EXAMPLE& The patient is given a 10 ml bolus of a drug. In addition, he or she is given an infusion of this drug with a flow rate of 5 ml per hour.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Bolus is a term used in the IS-HMED Clinical System of SAP to refer to a single dose of medication that is administered to a patient. It is typically used in the context of intravenous (IV) medications, where a bolus is a single dose of medication that is injected directly into the patient's bloodstream. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the IS-HMED Clinical System, bolus is used to refer to a single dose of medication that is administered to a patient. This can be done either intravenously or through other means such as oral or topical administration. The bolus dose can be calculated based on the patient's weight, age, and other factors. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When administering a bolus dose of medication, it is important to ensure that the correct dosage is given. This can be done by calculating the correct dosage based on the patient's weight, age, and other factors. Additionally, it is important to monitor the patient closely after administering the bolus dose to ensure that there are no adverse reactions or side effects. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System also includes other terms related to medication administration such as infusion and bolus rate. Infusion refers to the continuous administration of medication over a period of time, while bolus rate refers to the rate at which a bolus dose of medication is administered. Additionally, there are other terms related to medication administration such as loading dose and maintenance dose.