Factors Associated With Barcode Medication Administration Technology That Contribute to Patient Safety: An Integrative Review.

In an effort to prevent medication errors, barcode medication administration technology has been implemented in many health care organizations. An integrative review was conducted to understand the effect of barcode medication administration technology on medication errors, and characteristics of use demonstrated by nurses contribute to medication safety. Addressing poor system use may support improved patient safety through the reduction of medication administration errors.

Psychotropic drug prescribing survey in a Canadian rehabilitation and complex care facility.

Objective: To describe rates of inpatient prescribing of psychotropic drugs in a rehabilitation and complex continuing care setting.

Design: Cross-sectional, observational study.

Setting: Providence Healthcare, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Cross-sensitivity between paroxetine and sertraline.

Objective: To report a case of possible cross-sensitivity between selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Case Summary: A 20-year-old Southeast Asian man developed a maculopapular rash soon after starting paroxetine. Following resolution of this rash, another skin reaction with the same distribution and appearance occurred after sertraline therapy was started.