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Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Episode: #213 Medication Labeling Errors and Anesthesia for Patients with Concussions
Description: Can you imagine the horror of a medication mix-up between the overwrap and the infusion bag? In this episode, we tackle a crucial ISMP alert concerning a dangerous labeling error between dexmedetomidine and acetaminophen IV bags. Learn from a real-life case where this mistake led to a severe patient reaction, and discover essential steps to prevent such incidents in your practice. We'll cover best practices for barcode scanning, proper medication administration, and how to educate your team to ensure patient safety. But that's not all—travel back with us to the October 2018 APSF newsletter as we explore th...