What is can be crushed in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: can be crushed

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Drug which can be ground up or divided. &EXAMPLE& Tablet

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• Key Concepts: 
  Can be crushed is a feature of the IS-HMED Clinical System, which is a component of the SAP healthcare suite. This feature allows for medications to be crushed and administered in a different form than the original. This can be useful for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills or capsules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System allows healthcare professionals to easily crush medications for their patients. To do this, they must first select the medication they wish to crush from the system's medication list. Once selected, they can then choose the “Crush” option from the menu. This will open up a window where they can enter the desired dosage and select the type of crushing they wish to perform (e.g. tablet, capsule, etc.). 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When crushing medications, it is important to follow all safety protocols and guidelines. It is also important to ensure that the medication is crushed properly and that all particles are of an appropriate size for administration. Additionally, it is important to check with the patient’s doctor before crushing any medications as some medications may not be suitable for crushing. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System also includes other features such as drug interaction checking, patient education materials, and more. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other healthcare solutions such as SAP ERP for Healthcare and SAP HANA for Healthcare.