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In acute care settings, where seconds can mean the difference between life and death, infusion-related errors remain among the most persistent and dangerous risks clinicians and patients face. These errors, from misidentifying lines to incorrect drug administration, are alarmingly common. A 2016 Johns Hopkins study identified medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the U.S. alone, claiming over 250,000 lives annually.
Infusion-related adverse drug events (ADEs) are especially common in high-acuity environments. In 2022, more than 1.25 million serious ADEs were reported globally, resulting in nearly 175,000 deaths. The root cause often lies not in clinician skill, but in fragmented, non-communicative systems.
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