43% of drug-caused deaths by health care workers used hospital-only drugs
Nearly half of drug-caused deaths by health care workers involved drugs that were obtained from their place of work, new research finds.
Jul 22, 2025
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Pharmacologic Substance: Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Medical news and research articles
New guidance: Quantitative monitoring of neuromuscular blockade is vital for patients undergoing anesthesia
Patients receiving neuromuscular blocking medications as part of their anesthetic regimen should be carefully monitored to ensure the best care and outcomes, according to recent—and independently developed—guidelines ...
Jun 5, 2023
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TGA in Australia cancels and recalls cough medicines containing pholcodine
Following a safety investigation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), 55 products containing pholcodine are being canceled from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and those currently on pharmacy shelves ...
Feb 28, 2023
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Latest neuromuscular blockade guidelines to improve patient safety and satisfaction
The latest guidance in addressing proper monitoring and reversal of neuromuscular blockade drugs during general anesthesia—a major advance in patient safety and satisfaction—was published today in Anesthesiology.
Dec 15, 2022
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EU bans cough syrup chemical over severe allergies
Cough medicines containing the chemical pholcodine should be banned due to the risk of potentially deadly allergic reactions in people under general anaesthetic, the European Union's drug regulator said Friday.
Dec 2, 2022
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Early mobility improved survival rates for COVID-19 patients receiving ECMO, study finds
A Texas cardiac subspecialty hospital with seven years of experience with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) changed its treatment paradigm during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that progressive mobility and a more ...
Nov 15, 2022
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