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Trigeminal trophic syndrome.(Disease/Disorder overview)
Abstract: Ulceration of the nose may be inadvertently induced by the patient. Although trigeminal trophic syndrome is an uncommon cause of...
Southern Medical Journal, 01/01/07 by Alford, Eugene L.; Cohen, Philip R.; Martinelli, Paul T.; Mason, Stephen H.; Nelson, Bruce R.; Schulze, Keith E.; Setyadi, Hedy G.; Taffet, George E. · More from publication -
Pediatric medical errors part 3: safety strategies: medication use system to analyze errors
One of the most valuable strategies in the prevention of medication errors is the recognition that prescriber ordering, pharmacy dispensing, and...
Pediatric Nursing, 07/01/04 by Hedy Cohen · More from publication -
Getting to the root of medication errors: Survey results
Read what nurses have to say about making and reporting medication errors and disclosing them to patients-and learn how you can reduce the risk for...
Nursing, 09/01/03 by Cohen, Hedy; Robinson, Eileen S; Mandrack, Michelle · More from publication -
Off-label prescribing
Prescribers should clarify the purpose of a medication, especially when a drug has multiple uses or is being used "off-label." A physician...
Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/03 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
Medication error trifecta
A confused, agitated, and combative patient was admitted to an ED with severe nausea, vomiting, and a reported seizure. His initial diagnosis was...
Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/03 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
"AD" abbreviation dangers
When "ad" (aura dexter) is handwritten, it can easily be confused with "od" (oculus dexter), and a patient may risk getting an otic medication into...
Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/03 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
Insulin therapy complexity
Data show that insulin errors occur frequently and cause significant patient harm. Insulin therapy has always required thoughtful management;...
Nurse Practitioner, 01/01/03 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
Depakote formula dilemma
Safe Prescribing Manufacturers of Depakote (delayed-- release tablets), a drug usually prescribed for seizures, have marketed Depakote ER, an...
Nurse Practitioner, 08/01/02 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
Speaking of safety
Many community pharmacies are using voice messaging systems to accept drug orders. The answering device typically asks for the patient's name, the...
Nurse Practitioner, 08/01/02 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication -
Use dosage designations
Safe Prescribing Confusion seems to reign whenever a drug is available in oral forms with different release rates. And, when two or more...
Nurse Practitioner, 08/01/02 by Cohen, Hedy; Smetzer, Judy; Cohen, Michael · More from publication
