Clear liquids may place patients at risk.

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Clear liquids may place patients at risk.

January 25, 2006

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System.

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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