Safe infusion line
Authors:
Martina Douglas; Gabriela Vaculová; Adéla Kolková; Radka Krohmerová; Petra Hejlová; Kristýna Vrchová
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika kardiovaskulární a transplantační chirurgie, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc
Published in:
Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2025, 14, č. 1: 33-37
Category:
Review Article
doi:
https://doi.org/10.61568/geri/50-6457/20250217/139908
Overview
Intravenous administration of medications and infusion solutions is a frequent treatment modality not only in hospital settings, but also in aftercare, outpatient settings and home environments. The aim of this text is to provide healthcare professionals with information on recommendations contributing to the safe administration and prevention of errors in the administration of drugs by the intravenous route in healthcare settings.
Keywords:
medication errors – patient safety – infusion line – venous entry
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