Preventing fatal medication errors begins well before drug administration. This short video highlights one of the most devastating yet preventable clinical mistakes—accidental intrathecal injection of vincristine. Watch the video to learn how such medication errors can be prevented. What steps does your team take to ensure high-risk medications are always administered safely? ##Sources## Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
Guidelines for Preventing Wrong-Route Vincristine Administration. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Safety Recommendations for Vincristine Administration.## ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive to ensure its accuracy, we make no warranties, explicit or implied, about the suitability, reliability, or adequacy of the information, including data visualization elements and graphics.…
