Opioid-Induced In-Hospital Deaths: A 10-Year Review of Australian Coroners’ Cases Exploring Similarities and Lessons Learnt
Although opioids are the cornerstone of moderate-to-severe acute pain management they are appropriately recognised as high-risk medicines. Patient and health service delivery factors can contribute to an increased risk of death associated with excessive sedation and respiratory impairment. Despite i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Pharmacy |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/2/101 |