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A systematic compilation of reports published on opioid-related problems.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21434583     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the published literature on case reports of opioid-related problems to create a compendium that might lead to greater awareness and fewer such events.
METHODS: PubMed, Ovid, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature were searched for case reports. A problem was defined as a healthcare provider's or patient's administration of an opioid in an unintended manner resulting in harm.
RESULTS: From more than 2200+ unique articles, 104 met the inclusion criteria. Fentanyl was most implicated. Problems included pump programming errors, patients' chewing transdermal patches, and pediatric overdosing with an oral droplet dispenser. Of 105 articles, 19 focused on patients with cancer and 86 on patients without cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: This compendium of opioid-related problems might generate further discussion about how best to reduce their number and morbidity.
Authors:
Matthew Butts; Aminah Jatoi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of opioid management     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1551-7489     ISO Abbreviation:  J Opioid Manag     Publication Date:    2011 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101234523     Medline TA:  J Opioid Manag     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  35-45     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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K24CA131099/CA/NCI NIH HHS

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