Paralyzed by mistakes: preventing errors with neuromuscular blocking agents.

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Paralyzed by mistakes: preventing errors with neuromuscular blocking agents.

June 5, 2018

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. September 22, 2005;10:1-3.

This article provides examples of incidents involving neuromuscular blocking agents and lists recommendations for their prevention.

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