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Spinal needle with prefilled syringe to prevent medication error: A proposal.

Authors :
Alam, Rabiul
Source :
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. Jul2016, Vol. 60 Issue 7, p525-527. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the issues related to medication errors along with several cases related to the same and mentions that spinal needle with prefilled syringe can prevent medication error. It mentions that medical errors should be prioritised as critical public health problem. It also mentions the causes of errors which includes look‑alike drug labels, fatigue and human errors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195049
Volume :
60
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
116784344
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5049.186014