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Reducing treatment errors through point-of-care glucometer configuration.

Estock JL, Pham I-T, Curinga HK, et al. Reducing Treatment Errors Through Point-of-Care Glucometer Configuration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(11):683-694. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.03.014.

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October 31, 2018
Estock JL, Pham I-T, Curinga HK, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(11):683-694.
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Hypoglycemia can lead to catastrophic adverse events if not acted upon quickly. Researchers tested an easier-to-read display for a glucometer commonly used in hospitals. This human factors engineering approach enabled nurses in simulations to more accurately interpret and respond to low blood sugar readings.
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Estock JL, Pham I-T, Curinga HK, et al. Reducing Treatment Errors Through Point-of-Care Glucometer Configuration. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018;44(11):683-694. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.03.014.