Improving the safety of heparin usage by standardisation of practice.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40316408.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002952 and PMC identifier 12049902.
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Abstract
Heparin, a high alert anticoagulant medication, is commonly used in medical settings in preventing and treating thrombotic events. However, its administration carries inherent risks for medication errors, bleeding complications and variability in practice standards across healthcare settings. This quality improvement project highlights the importance of standardising heparin administration practices and adopting a culture of adherence to best practices to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Medical subject headings
- Heparin
- Patient Safety