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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/case-adverse-drug-reaction-induced-dispensing-error
August 17, 2022 - Commentary
A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error. … A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error. … an elderly patient mistakenly taking two contraindicated medications, which resulted in an adverse drug … A case of adverse drug reaction induced by dispensing error. … November 8, 2012
Recognition and management of potential drug-drug interactions in patients
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-drug-events-general-practice-patients-australia
March 04, 2020 - Study
Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. … Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. Med J Aust. 2006;184(7):321-4. … from general practitioners and found that approximately 10% of patients had experienced an adverse drug … Adverse drug events in general practice patients in Australia. Med J Aust. 2006;184(7):321-4. … 23, 2012
Signal and noise: applying a laboratory trigger tool to identify adverse drug
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-induced-hypoglycaemia-new-insight-old-problem
October 19, 2022 - Study
Drug-induced hypoglycaemia--new insight into an old problem. … Drug-induced hypoglycaemia--new insight into an old problem. Hong Kong Med J. 2006;12(5):334-8. … The investigators retrospectively analyzed incidents of suspected drug-induced hypoglycemia in patients … Drug-induced hypoglycaemia--new insight into an old problem. Hong Kong Med J. 2006;12(5):334-8. … 2009
Epidemiology, comparative methods of detection, and preventability of adverse drug
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-error-result-drug-laboratory-test-interactions
November 21, 2018 - Review
Diagnostic error as a result of drug-laboratory test interactions. … Diagnostic error as a result of drug-laboratory test interactions. … Failure to recognize potential drug–laboratory test interactions can lead to misinterpretation of … Diagnostic error as a result of drug-laboratory test interactions.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-diversion-and-impaired-health-care-workers
July 31, 2019 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug diversion and impaired health care workers. … Citation Text:
Drug diversion and impaired health care workers. Quick Safety. … This newsletter article describes the patient safety impacts of drug diversion among health care workers … Linkedin
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-drug-computations-during-newborn-intensive-care
December 15, 2021 - Study
Errors in drug computations during newborn intensive care. … Errors in Drug Computations During Newborn Intensive Care. … This study tested 43 nursing, pharmacy, and medical personnel for their accuracy in calculating drug … of experience on higher test scores, and suggestions for reduction of potential adverse events in drug … Errors in Drug Computations During Newborn Intensive Care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-drug-shortages-children-cancer-example-mechlorethamine
February 15, 2023 - Study
The impact of drug shortages on children with cancer—the example of mechlorethamine … The impact of drug shortages on children with cancer--the example of mechlorethamine. … This study shows clear evidence that drug shortages can result in patient harm. … This finding adds to other recent studies documenting clinical consequences directly related to drug … The impact of drug shortages on children with cancer--the example of mechlorethamine.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-risk-adverse-drug-events-older-adults
November 21, 2021 - Commentary
Reducing the risk of adverse drug events in older adults. … Reducing the risk of adverse drug events in older adults. Am Fam Physician. 2013;87(5):331-6. … This commentary outlines types of adverse drug events that occur in elderly patients and recommends … Reducing the risk of adverse drug events in older adults. Am Fam Physician. 2013;87(5):331-6. … Providers
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/dangerous-deception-hiding-evidence-adverse-drug-events
November 09, 2022 - Commentary
Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug events. … Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug effects. … commonly prescribed drugs such as rofecoxib and aprotinin, and recommends publicly funded evaluations of drug … Dangerous deception--hiding the evidence of adverse drug effects. … Topic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages-roundtable-minimizing-impact-patient-care
April 26, 2023 - Commentary
Drug shortages roundtable: minimizing the impact on patient care. … Citation Text:
Drug shortages roundtable: Minimizing the impact on patient care. … This commentary summarizes the discussion of a multidisciplinary group of experts about drug shortages … February 15, 2023
ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages. … May 30, 2018
Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospitalizations-and-deaths-related-adverse-drug-events-worldwide-systematic-review-studies
May 04, 2022 - Review
Hospitalizations and deaths related to adverse drug events worldwide: systematic … Hospitalizations and deaths related to adverse drug events worldwide: systematic review of studies with … Adverse drug events (ADEs) can result in serious patient harm . … May 4, 2022
Drug-related deaths among inpatients: a meta-analysis. … June 15, 2022
Prevalence, nature, severity and preventability of adverse drug events
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/costs-associated-adverse-drug-events-among-older-adults-ambulatory-setting
May 20, 2020 - Study
The costs associated with adverse drug events among older adults in the ambulatory … The costs associated with adverse drug events among older adults in the ambulatory setting. … This retrospective cohort study of more than 1200 Medicare enrollees determined that adverse drug events … The costs associated with adverse drug events among older adults in the ambulatory setting. … Download Citation
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/national-surveillance-emergency-department-visits-outpatient-adverse-drug-events-children-and
March 24, 2021 - Study
National surveillance of emergency department visits for outpatient adverse drug … National surveillance of emergency department visits for outpatient adverse drug events in children and … drug events in England: a retrospective database study. … June 8, 2022
Improving the specificity of drug-drug interaction alerts: can it be done … August 11, 2021
Preventable adverse drug events: descriptive epidemiology.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-drug-event-reporting-intensive-care-units-survey-current-practices
December 16, 2020 - Study
Adverse drug event reporting in intensive care units: a survey of current practices … Adverse drug event reporting in intensive care units: a survey of current practices. … The authors compared the identification, reporting, and evaluation of adverse drug events in intensive … Adverse drug event reporting in intensive care units: a survey of current practices. … July 31, 2013
The cost of opioid–related adverse drug events.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-updates-its-list-drug-names-tall-man-mixed-case-letters-based-survey-results
March 14, 2023 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
ISMP updates its list of drug names with tall man (mixed … Citation Text:
ISMP updates its list of drug names with tall man (mixed case) letters based on survey … Look-alike and sound-alike drug names are a perpetual cause for confusion that decreases medication … The survey also identified new drug names for inclusion on the 2023 list revision . … February 1, 2023
Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages-set-reach-record-levels
May 18, 2011 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug shortages set to reach record levels. … May 18, 2011
Hospitals scramble on the front lines of drug shortages. … April 25, 2012
Drug shortages: Obama tries to prevent emergencies. … November 9, 2011
Drug Shortages: FDA's Ability to Respond Should Be Strengthened. … January 4, 2012
Drug shortages: a pharmacy informatics perspective.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-oncology-drug-shortages-chemotherapy-treatment
November 01, 2012 - Study
Impact of oncology drug shortages on chemotherapy treatment. … Impact of Oncology Drug Shortages on Chemotherapy Treatment. … appropriate drug, an error of omission. … The changes in utilization varied by medication; overall, drug shortages had only a modest impact on … Impact of Oncology Drug Shortages on Chemotherapy Treatment.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/drug-shortages-continue-compromise-patient-care
February 24, 2016 - Newspaper/Magazine Article
Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care. … Citation Text:
Drug shortages continue to compromise patient care. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! … Drug shortages are known to disrupt the safety of care. … August 5, 2020
ASHP guidelines on managing drug product shortages. … March 28, 2018
Drug shortages forcing hard decisions on rationing treatments.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/standardizing-concentrations-adult-drug-infusions-indiana
August 01, 2018 - Commentary
Standardizing concentrations of adult drug infusions in Indiana. … Standardizing concentrations of adult drug infusions in Indiana. … Standardizing concentrations of adult drug infusions in Indiana. … comprehensive model to monitor and address critical drug shortages. … events to the US Food and Drug Administration.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adverse-drug-events-us-hospitals-2004
April 27, 2011 - Book/Report
Adverse Drug Events in US Hospitals, 2004. … Citation Text:
Adverse Drug Events in US Hospitals, 2004. Elixhauser A, Owens P. … including information on adverse effects and drug misadministration. … April 27, 2011
Origin of Adverse Drug Events in US Hospitals, 2011. … January 11, 2017
Adverse Drug Events in U.S. Hospitals, 2010 Versus 2014.