Understanding and managing IV container overfill.

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Understanding and managing IV container overfill.

December 4, 2013

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. November 14, 2013;18:1-4.

This newsletter article reports on concerns associated with chemotherapy preparations due to variations in concentration and recommends standardized preparation processes to address such risks.

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