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Adverse Events Associated with Administration of Simulation Intravenous Fluids to Patients — United States, 2014
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Mar 06 2015
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015; 64(8):226-227.
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Alternative Title:MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
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Description:On December 23, 2014, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) was notified of adverse health events in two patients who had been inadvertently administered nonsterile, simulation 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous (IV) fluids at an urgent care facility. Simulation saline is a nonsterile product not meant for human or animal use; it is intended for use by medical trainees practicing IV administration of saline on mannequins or other training devices. Both patients experienced a febrile illness during product administration and were hospitalized; one patient developed sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Neither patient died. Staff members at the clinic reported having ordered the product through their normal medical supply distributor and not recognizing during administration that it was not intended for human use.
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Pubmed ID:25742384
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4584720
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