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C
an pre-filled syringes reduce
the many medication errors
that can occur during sur-
gery? When you consider all
the factors involved in getting things right, it seems
likely. Here are 12 advantages of using pre-filled syringes in the OR.
1. They prevent labeling errors. With consistent, legible, standardized
labeling on every syringe, readability errors are much less likely.
Compounders also use "tall man" lettering, standard color-coding, bar
coding or RFID technology and tamper-evident caps.
2. They extend shelf lives. Traditional succinylcholine, once removed
Patient safety is just one of many reasons you should use pre-filled syringes.
The Case for
Pre-Packaged Medications
Steven Vitcov, MD
San Francisco, Calif.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
• CLEAR ADVANTAGE Pre-filled syringes offer consistent, legible, standardized labeling, making readability errors much less likely.
