Medication
Medication-related errors are common, can cause high-severity injury, and can be costly. Through analysis of our data, CRICO shares a number of resources intended to help mitigate your risk of a medication error.
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Our Case Studies
CRICO's case studies educate you on what can go wrong in clinical settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
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Inappropriate Anesthesia Administration Results in Severe Consequences
The administration of fentanyl and propofol without appropriate assessment, resources, and a defined airway led to a patient’s death.
Related To: Claims, Communication, EHR, Medication
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Medication Mix-up Contributes to Patients’ Death
A nurse gave the wrong medication to a pneumonia patient, causing a fatal heart issue.
Related To: Claims, Medication, Nursing
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Overriding Drug Alerts Results in Patient Death
A 61-year-old female with a complex medical history died after being administered contraindicated medications.
Related To: Claims, Documentation, EHR, Medication, Other Specialities, Surgery, Teamwork Training
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Insufficient Documentation Leads to Unclear Cause of Harm for Patient Receiving Anesthesia
A patient who underwent a colonoscopy suffered an anoxic brain injury resulting in a permanent vegetative state.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Documentation, EHR, Medication, Other Specialities