Computerized surveillance of opioid-related adverse drug events in perioperative care: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Given the complexity of surgical care, perioperative patients are at high risk of opioid-related adverse drug events. Existing methods of detection, such as trigger tools and manual chart review, are time-intensive which makes sustai...

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Main Authors: Gattis Katherine G, Horvath Monica M, Williamson Abbie, Habib Ashraf S, Eckstrand Julie A, Cozart Heidi, Ferranti Jeffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/3/1/18