When pharmacists make up an individually prepared solution of liquid medication (a process known as compounding) for a pediatric patient, there is a risk for dosing error. This pre–post study demonstrated that implementing a standardized protocol for liquid medication compounding for children was well-received and widely adopted by pharmacists.
Making the journey safe: recognising and responding to severe sepsis in accident and emergency.
Pinnington S, Atterton B, Ingleby S. BMJ Qual Improv Rep. 2016;5:u210706.w4335.
Obstetric Care Consensus No. 5: Severe Maternal Morbidity: Screening and Review.
What price must we pay for safety? Excessive cost of EPINEPHrine auto-injectors leads to error-prone use of ampuls or vials and unprepared consumers.
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. August 11, 2016;21:1-3.