Oral medications inadvertently given via the intravenous route.

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Oral medications inadvertently given via the intravenous route.

September 18, 2013

Shah-Mohammadi AR, Gaunt MJ. PA-PSRS Patient Saf Advis. September 2013;10:85-91.

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Analyzing data submitted to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, this piece identifies incidents in which liquid oral medications were administered intravenously and recommends prevention strategies.

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