An ED patient with an intravenous line with heparin medication being administered by pump was brought for an X-ray, but not by an ED nurse. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) transporting the patient inadvertently opened the pump to remove the patient's gown.
An ED patient with an intravenous line with heparin medication being administered by pump was brought for an X-ray, but not by an ED nurse. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) transporting the patient inadvertently opened the pump to remove the patient's gown.
Put a stop to dangerous practices for ED transports
October 1, 2009