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Errors with injectable medications: unlabeled syringes are surprisingly common!

May 2, 2018

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. November 15, 2007.

This article details several factors that contribute to medication errors and offers recommendations that promote effective labeling of syringes.

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