Medication handling: towards a practical, human-centred approach. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Medication handling: towards a practical, human-centred approach. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published October 2018

Medication handling: towards a practical, human-centred approach.

Marshall SD, Chrimes N. Anaesthesia. 2019;74:280-284.

Medication errors in anesthesia practice can result in serious patient harm. This commentary examines factors that affect safety of medication delivery in the operating room. The authors provide recommendations to help individuals improve the reliability of their practice and describe human factors to consider to enhance safety.

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