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Medication errors are frequent in intensive care units, and while high-quality evidence is limited, strategies such as medication reconciliation, pharmacist participation, and standardization may improve patient safety.
Supports ICU error vigilance now; leaves open optimal strategies pending rigorous trials.
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Camiré et al. (2009) conducted a review in Medication errors in critical care. Medication error prevention strategies (e.g., medication reconciliation, pharmacist participation, computerized order entry) was evaluated. Medication errors are frequent in intensive care units, and while high-quality evidence is limited, strategies such as medication reconciliation, pharmacist participation, and standardization may improve patient safety.
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