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Collecting patient allergy information is futile if it’s not integrated into the prescribing process. This case demonstrates the legal and patient safety risks of inadequate medication safety systems.

Timely decision-making in obstetric care is crucial. A delayed C-section resulting in a $120 million malpractice award stresses the importance of prompt action when faced with non-reassuring fetal heart tones.

Clinicians should be vigilant about melatonin interactions with various medications such as antidepressants, blood thinners, and blood pressure drugs to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.

The US Marshals Service recently recovered 200 missing children in a nationwide operation, highlighting the critical role of coordinated law enforcement in addressing child trafficking and abuse.

The study demonstrates that preoxygenation with noninvasive ventilation significantly reduces the incidence of hypoxemia during tracheal intubation in critically ill adults, compared to preoxygenation with an oxygen mask. This finding supports a potential shift in clinical practice to enhance patient safety during emergency intubations.

NSAIDs, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors are among the top medications linked to kidney damage. Understanding their risks and managing their use is crucial for protecting renal health in patients with varying medical histories.