"Visually impaired elderly patient ingests pill desiccant, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring intubation"

"Visually impaired elderly patient ingests pill desiccant, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring intubation"

Abstract Background A significant percentage of elderly patients suffer from both polypharmacy and visual impairment. This combination can increase the risk of an adverse event related to medication. This case highlights an unusual, but potentially deadly, medication adverse event. Case presentation...

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Main Authors: Wendy Gerstein, Ziyang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Adverse medication event
Patient safety
Functional status
Geriatric patients
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0567-4

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