Safety shortcomings spotted in Sunrise catheter case.

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Safety shortcomings spotted in Sunrise catheter case.

December 8, 2010

Harasim P.

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This article discusses how the organizational system of one hospital delayed an investigation into catheter line malfunctions.

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