Medication handling: towards a practical, human-centred approach.

S. D. Marshall; N. Chrimes

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Medication handling: towards a practical, human-centred approach.

April 3, 2019

Marshall SD, Chrimes N. Anaesthesia. 2019;74(3):280-284.

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Medication errors in anesthesia practice can result in serious patient harm. This commentary examines factors that affect safety of medication delivery in the operating room. The authors provide recommendations to help individuals improve the reliability of their practice and describe human factors to consider to enhance safety.

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