Tyler was 18-years old when he died following a successful routine procedure in hospital. His mother, Victoria Ireland, tells the heartbreaking story of how he succumbed to opioid-induced respiratory depression while on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump.
Opioid-related harm is not solely a “street” issue. Opioid-induced respiratory depression is a medical error that can occur even in normal, healthy patients. However, it *can* be prevented by adopting the right patient safety policies and continuous electronic monitoring strategies.
***** Learn more about PCA Safety *****
- Clinicians can download PPAHS’ free PCA Safety Checklist here: [ Ссылка ]
- Here are 4 tips to staying safe for patients & families: [ Ссылка ]
******
Please Like and Subscribe for interviews with leading experts on opioid safety, alarm fatigue, blood clots, and hospital-acquired conditions.
Visit the PPAHS blog for patient safety articles on opioids, blood clots, and alarm safety: [ Ссылка ]
