Dangerous connections: health care community tackles tubing risks, small-bore connector standards.

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Dangerous connections: health care community tackles tubing risks, small-bore connector standards.

July 11, 2012

Vockley M. Joint Commission: The Source. June 2012;10:15-17.

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This newsletter article highlights efforts to reduce errors associated with tubing misconnections in health care.

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