Search Tag: medical errors
Medical-errors-in-the-preanalytical-phase-of-blood-gases-test
2023 26 May
The preanalytical phase of the blood gases study is the most susceptible to errors, causing increased time and costs for patients and hospitals. Knowledge and training of the involved health personnel must be constant to improve results. Introduction Arterial or venous blood gases test is a frequent tool in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)...Read more
Processes-to-reduce-medication-errors-in-the-icu
2022 17 Feb
Medication errors are common in the complex environment of the ICU. This article provides an overview of the prevalence and impact of these errors and the processes that could help reduce their incidence. Introduction Medicines are the most widely used intervention in the critical care environment, and errors in medication use are a well-established...Read more
Sedation-practices-in-the-icu
2019 24 Jan
Report of a symposium presented at LIVES 2018: 31st congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Paris, France Chairs: Michael Sander, Germany & Jean-Daniel Chiche, France Knowledge and practice in sedation and analgesia in the ICU have advanced greatly in recent years. The risks of delirium and of over-sedation...Read more
4-things-to-start-doing-today-to-reduce-medical-errors
2017 06 Mar
1. Practise Good Self-Care It’s vital for your personal wellbeing that you take adequate breaks from work, including time for relaxation and respite in the form of hobbies and outdoor activities. Yoga and meditation can be particularly helpful for maintaining a balanced and clear mind, which equips you for making good, logical decisions that are not...Read more
Adverse-events-in-the-icu-are-we-aiming-at-the-wrong-target
2013 15 Aug
Several studies the last decade have revealed that errors and adverse events are common in the ICU. Errors have become the norm rather than the exception in most ICUs—for physicians as well as nurses. Efforts have been made to prevent errors and adverse events from occurring, but evidence showing that preventive measures are effective is scarce....Read more