Preventing errors when preparing and administering medications via enteral feeding tubes.

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Preventing errors when preparing and administering medications via enteral feeding tubes.

December 7, 2022

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. November 17, 2022;27(23).

Enteral feeding tube medication delivery presents safety challenges that can cause harm. This article highlights problems with feed tube medication administration. It shares improvement recommendations that include best practice adherence, standardization, monitoring, and patient engagement.

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