Verbal medication orders in the OR.

Thomas Hendrickson

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Verbal medication orders in the OR.

September 27, 2016

Hendrickson T. AORN J. 2007;86(4):626-9.

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This article describes the causes of medication errors in the operating room and discusses prevention strategies, including using read-back techniques and reducing interruptions.

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