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ISMP Guidelines for Safe Medication Use in Perioperative and Procedural Settings.
August 24, 2022
Plymouth Meeting, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2022.
Medication errors associated with surgery and other invasive procedures can result in patient harm. This 10-element guidance suggests effective practices to address identified weaknesses in perioperative and procedural medication processes. Recommendations provided cover topics such as drug labeling, communication, and risk management.
