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Clear liquids may place patients at risk.
PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. December 2005;2:29-31.

Using reports submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, this advisory cautions against using unlabeled clear liquids and provides risk reduction strategies.

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