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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
[Securing the management of medicines at risk in a geriatric hospital: A comprehensive approach]
Audrey Lacour1, Anne-Sophie Rigaud2, Hermine Lenoir2
1Pharmacie hospitalière, AP-HP, Centre-Université Paris Cité, Hôpital Broca, 54-56 rue Pascal, 75013 Paris, France.
Abstract:
High-risk drugs, which are potentially a source of serious adverse reactions, are a major concern in healthcare establishments, particularly for geriatric patients, who often have multiple medications and co-morbid conditions. With a view to continuously improving the quality and safety of care, we have embarked on a proactive approach aimed at identifying, securing and improving the management of medicines at risk in geriatric wards.
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