Updated guidance needed for longstanding large volume parenteral (LVP) labeling and packaging problems.

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Updated guidance needed for longstanding large volume parenteral (LVP) labeling and packaging problems.

March 3, 2021

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. February 11, 2021;26(3):1-4.

Packaging and labeling problems hinder safe medication use. This article discusses label appearance and information design as distinct factors that affect the safe use of premixed large volume intravenous solutions.

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