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FDA Patient Safety News (PSN) is a monthly video news show for healthcare professionals. It covers significant safety alerts, recalls, new product approvals, and offers important tips on protecting patients. Read the complete stories and watch or download the video program at http://www.fda.gov/psn. You may have already received notification of some of these safety issues through the MedWatch e-list. However, many of these PSN stories contain video footage and demonstrations that may be especially useful to educators in healthcare facilities and academic institutions.
Stories in the December 2008 edition include:
Statin Use and the Risk of ALSRecent FDA analysis indicates that using statins does not increase the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)…
Leukemia Risk with Intra-Articular Use of Phosphocol P 32
Phosphocol P 32 is not approved for intra-articular injection and safety and effectiveness in children has not been established…
Problems with Medtronic Intrathecal Catheters
Incomplete connection between the sutureless pump connector and the catheter port may lead to severe medication underdosing…
Hepatic Failure and Hepatorenal Syndrome with Tarceva (erlotinib)
Patients with hepatic impairment and who are treated with Tarceva should be monitored closely…
Filter Ammonul to Remove Particulates
Since particulates may not be visible, the filter included in future shipments of Ammonul should be used…
Drug Name Confusion: Ephedrine and Epinephrine
ISMP’s recommendations to help prevent mix-ups between ephedrine and epinephrine…
Once opened, insulin vials stored in cardboard cartons may lead to potentially serious insulin mix-ups…
Recognizing Warfarin Brand Names
When dispensing branded generics, such as Jantoven (warfarin), use both brand and generic names to help prevent errors…
More Heparin Dosing Errors with Neonates
ISMP’s recommendations on preventing dangerous overdoses in neonates…
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