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Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach.

Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. February 22, 2018;23(4):1-5.

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March 7, 2018

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. February 22, 2018;23(4):1-5.

Myriad system and clinician failures can contribute to medication errors. This newsletter article reviews factors that contribute to nebulized medication administration problems, such as unlabeled solutions, look-alike packaging, equipment misuse, and storage issues. Recommendations to reduce risks include team assessment of barcode scanning processes, communicating orders, and storing vials separately.

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Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach. ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. February 22, 2018;23(4):1-5.