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Taking a closer look at medication errors that involve oxytocin.
June 14, 2023
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. June 1, 2023; 28(11):1-6.
Oxytocin, which is commonly used to induce labor, has been associated with adverse events. Based on 2,073 oxytocin-related medication errors reported to one patient safety organization, the authors of this article summarize the common event types (e.g., pump misprogramming, incorrect infusion set-up, or use of incorrect drug or concentration) and highlight several recommendations to increase safe oxytocin administration.
