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Medication Safety in the ICU
Patient Safety Alert 8: Medication Safety in the ICU (PDF)
The AMC PSO has performed an in-depth review of adverse drug events with a focus on the ICU setting and has identified several risks and vulnerabilities.
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Risks associated with adverse drug events in the ICU:
- Interruptions and Distractions: Nurses often represent the “last line of defense” against medication errors.
- ...and more.
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