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MGH death spurs review of patient monitors.
Kowalczyk L. Boston Globe. February 21, 2010.

This news account discusses a patient death after a heart monitor alarm was inadvertently turned off. Hospital and device safety experts weigh in on strategies to prevent these types of errors.
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