Safe Medication Use in the ICU

Publication Date: September 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

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A. ENVIRONMENT AND PATIENTS

1. Environment: ICU Versus Non-ICU

In adult ICU and PICU patients, the severity or harm associated with MEs/ADEs is greater compared to non-ICUs. (Moderate, )
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2. Environment: Safety Culture—Part 1

We suggest implementing changes in the culture of safety to increase the frequency of ME reporting. (Very Low, Weak)
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3. Environment: Safety Culture—Part 2

We suggest implementing changes in the climate and culture of safety to reduce the frequency of MEs or ADEs. (Very Low, Weak)
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4. Environment: Educational Efforts

We suggest including education as part of any comprehensive program to reduce MEs in the ICU. (Low, Weak)
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5. ICU Patients: Risk Factors for ADEs

Adult ICU and PICU patients have different risk factors for ADEs compared to general care patients (non-ICU). (Low, )
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6. ICU Patients: Risk Factors for MEs

Adult and PICU patients have different risk factors for ADEs compared to general care (non-ICU) patients. (Low, )
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Overview

Title

Safe Medication Use in the ICU

Authoring Organization

Society of Critical Care Medicine