Accidental overdoses involving fluorouracil infusions.

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Accidental overdoses involving fluorouracil infusions.

July 1, 2015

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. June 18, 2015;20:1:5.

Describing three accidental overdoses of the antineoplastic drug fluorouracil which involved pump failure, labeling confusion, and omission of a double-check, this newsletter article outlines recommendations to prevent such errors.

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