Prevent Cases of Mistaken Med Identity
March 2020
You'll hear about more meds being mistaken for one another.
Insulin and influenza vaccine mix-ups are occurring...possibly since the names and vials can look alike and both are stored in the fridge.
In a recent case, insulin was accidentally given at a flu clinic...and several patients were hospitalized with hypoglycemia.
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