Search results for "Medication safety"
Bupivacaine, propofol could be easily confused, safety group warns
A medication safety coalition last week warned that local anesthetic bupivacaine (Exparel) looks similar to propofol, and its accidental use could cause serious adverse events and death.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/8.htm
3 Apr 2012
Two-thirds of adverse drug event hospitalizations in elderly linked to four drugs
Just four drugs were involved in more than two-thirds of the hospitalizations of older patients for adverse drug events from 2007 through 2009, a new analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/6.htm
6 Dec 2011
With EHRs or paper, outpatient practices can improve safety
The idea is evolving that improving transitions of care from hospital to outpatient settings reduces readmissions. From medication lists to tracking labs to missed referrals that delay diagnosis, an expert in the field considers it all.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/05/safety.htm
1 May 2010
Electronic prescriptions reduce errors sevenfold
Aspirin does not reduce CV events in persons with low ankle-brachial index
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/09/4.htm
9 Mar 2010