Device-Related Error in Patient-Controlled Analgesia: Analysis of 82,698 Patients in a Tertiary Hospital.

CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of PCA device-related errors was <0.2% and significantly differed according to the infusion pump type. A total of 63% of patients with PCA device-related errors suffered from adverse clinical outcomes, with no mortality. Recent technological advances may contribute to reducing the incidence and severity of PCA errors. Nonetheless, the results of this study can be used to improve patient safety and ensure quality care. PMID: 31425211 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - August 21, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Son HJ, Kim SH, Ryu JO, Kang MR, Kim MH, Suh JH, Hwang JH Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: research