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A recurring theme on #MedTwitter is frustration with #LookAlike medications.
We get angry at drug companies & demand they fix what we think is a simple problem. But it’s not. It’s very complex, even bordering on “wicked”. I’m hoping this 🧵 might help tease that out. 1/
We get angry at drug companies & demand they fix what we think is a simple problem. But it’s not. It’s very complex, even bordering on “wicked”. I’m hoping this 🧵 might help tease that out. 1/
First of all, it’s worth pointing out some companies are aware of the issue and are trying to improve things. One notable attempt by Hameln is the use of the ISO 26825 colour scheme for syringe labels, on their ampoules & packaging. 2/
It would certainly have value in anaesthetics as we are familiar with them, & it’s almost a case of “If you’re going to use colours why not those ones?”.
It would certainly help reduce the risk of between-drug-class problems like this (👇) happening. 3/
It would certainly help reduce the risk of between-drug-class problems like this (👇) happening. 3/
@Airwayman1 presents on #HumanFactors in #OBAnes. MedTRiM: medical trauma & resilience management - reminding us of the Declaration of Geneva #OAA3dc2022
The plan for the talk. Your patient - straight after new bag sats drop…
NOT Swiss cheese (@girardDev), Emmental(?) model #OAA3dc2022
NOT Swiss cheese (@girardDev), Emmental(?) model #OAA3dc2022
Sawubona @DavidGray37! He’s presenting on Tranexamic acid at cesarean section: Drug Error Deaths. An unforeseen result of Woman trial. Potentially life saving in LMIC, deadly in drug error. Disproportionately #OBAnes in district/ rural settings. TXA a new drug there #OAA3dc2022
A recent situation. Warning from @ArviPalanisamy and Dr Kinsella. A characteristic presentation - unfortunately very similar to eclampsia, in an environment used to poor antenatal care & eclampsia. Both bupivacaine & TXA now generic, no control of similar packaging. #OAA3dc2022
And #lookalike vials are a problem, a BIG one. 7 recent cases in SA only from 2 provinces, 5 fatal & 2 major neurological morbidity. Getting worse, under reported. Guidance provided, it’s own complication though #OAA3dc2022
