American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Apr 2015
Case ReportsResistance to rocuronium and cisatracurium in a patient with a spinal injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
A case of resistance to rocuronium and cisatracurium in a patient with a spinal injury who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is reported. ⋯ Inadequate paralysis was achieved with rocuronium and cisatracurium in a patient who sustained a significant trauma resulting in quadriplegia.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Apr 2015
Implementation of a "second victim" program in a pediatric hospital.
A formal support program for pharmacy employees involved in adverse drug events, patient-related injuries, and other traumatic work experiences is described. ⋯ The majority of the NCH pharmacy staff reported that the department benefited from implementation of the second victim program. A survey conducted five months after implementation of the program revealed that 3 respondents had personally used the program and 11 had referred a coworker to a peer supporter.