Potassium Chloride Injections May Be Confused For Other Products, ISMP Warns
The ISMP is warning of potential medication errors due to confusion over new packaging for B. Braun potassium chloride solutions.
The ISMP is warning of potential medication errors due to confusion over new packaging for B. Braun potassium chloride solutions.
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