Near-infrared spectroscopy monitors: A novel tool for patient safety in the intensive care unit

Journal of Patient Safety

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 29-31

  Kane, Jason M ^a  

^a NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Medication errors; Near infrared spectroscopy; Patient safety; Pediatrics

Indexed keywords

ANOXIA; ARTICLE; DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; INTENSIVE CARE UNIT; MASS COMMUNICATION; MEDICATION ERROR; NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY; SAFETY;

ANOXIA; DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION; DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT FAILURE; HUMANS; INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, PEDIATRIC; MEDICATION ERRORS; SAFETY MANAGEMENT; SPECTROSCOPY, NEAR-INFRARED;

EID: 68349135574     PISSN: 15498417     EISSN: 15498425     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/PTS.0b013e318196ca08     Document Type: Article

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