PICUoBASICSSign-On -> PICUBASICS 
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 Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Databases on drug interactions, orphan drugs, complementary and alternative medicine, and drug dosing in renal and hepatic disease.
 Implantable Devices and Assistive Technologies
Implantable Devices and Assistive Technologies
Registries and manufacturer websites for implanatable devices, assistive technologies, and durable medical equipment organized by organ system.
 Condition Specific Complications
Condition Specific Complications
Databases with disease-specific information, clearinghouse sites for national organizations, and on-line case registries.
 Unmet Service Needs
Unmet Service Needs
Resources for obtaining insurance coverage, assistive technology and durable medical equipment, nutritional supplements, ancillary services, home nursing, and school-based services.
 Behavior
Behavior
Resources for improving adherence (compliance), diagnosing depression/anxiety, and managing behavior problems.
 Abuse
Abuse
Information on diagnosis and referral procedures for abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Links to advocacy groups and legal resources.
 Sedation
Sedation
Information on disease-specific airway issues and anaesthesia considerations.
 Information Sharing
Information Sharing
Guidelines and position statements on doctor-patient communication on the Internet. Link to model care coordination programs and resources for promoting adherence.
 Calories/Nutrition
Calories/Nutrition
Informational websites and interactive databases on specific dietary interventions (i.e. ketogenic diet) and common feeding problems. Links to disease-specific growth charts.
 Support Parents
Support Parents
Links to parent support groups and informational websites on care coordination and discharge planning. Link to COPE (Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment) manual and other materials to facilitate families' understanding of the ICU stay.
    
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