In this article, the authors highlight the circumstances surrounding the death of a young adult neurosurgical patient, recently reported to ISMP Canada. The incident signals the need for enhanced safeguards for patients receiving desmopressin (also known as dDAVP) and intravenous therapy. The authors present information from a recent ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin relevant to critical care, including an outline of potential contributing factors and suggested recommendations.
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