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Oral medications inadvertently given via the intravenous route.

September 18, 2013

Shah-Mohammadi A-R; Gaunt MJ.

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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