Errors with concentrated epinephrine in otolaryngology.

Rahul K Shah; Elizabeth Hoy; David W Roberson; David Nielsen

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Errors with concentrated epinephrine in otolaryngology.

September 3, 2008

Shah RK, Hoy E, Roberson DW, et al. Laryngoscope. 2008;118(11):1928-30.

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This survey revealed that many otolaryngologists have witnessed medication errors due to incorrect administration of concentrated epinephrine during surgery.

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