Prevent Med Errors at ICU Transitions of Care

May 2019

Almost half of patients experience a med error when transferring from the ICU to a non-ICU setting....

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Table of Contents

Transitions of Care Prevent Med Errors at ICU Transitions of Care
Pumps Be Prepared When Patients Are Admitted With an Intrathecal Pump
Infectious Diseases Consider Switching to Oral Antibiotics in Select Osteomyelitis Patients
New Drugs Expect Limited Use of IV Brexanolone (Zulresso) for Postpartum Depression
New Drugs Be Prepared to Manage the Depression Med Esketamine (Spravato)
Infectious Diseases Watch for Latent Tuberculosis Meds During Transitions of Care
Diabetes Optimize Diabetes Meds for Patients With Concomitant Heart Failure
Substance Use Disorder Have a Plan for Alcohol Use Disorder Meds During Transitions of Care
Respiratory Allergy Help Guide Safe Use of Neti Pots and Nasal Irrigation