Studies in Patient Safety
Fall 2007 (Vol. 4, No. 3)
Objectives
Physicians participating in this activity should be able to:
Article 1: Inadvertent Mix-Up of Morphine and Hydromorphone: A Potent Error
- Describe the analgesic dosing equivalence between morphine and hydromorphone
- Explain the risks associated with the use of morphine and hydromorphone
- Identify medication errors that are the result of breakdowns in the use of these medications
- Suggest methods to improve the safe use of the medications
Article 2: Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Block the Path to a Positive Postoperative Outcome
- Identify factors that increase the risk of complications in the patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Identify the affects of anesthetics on airway management in the patient with OSA
- Describe the strategies for pre-, intra-, and postoperative care for the patient with OSA
Article 3: IV Infiltration: Be Alarmed Even When Your Infusion Pump Isn't
- Identify the mechanisms of infiltration or extravasation events
- Identify the signs of an infiltration or extravasation occurrence
- Recognize the role of the occlusion alarm of an infusion pump
Taking the test
- Read the printable PDF version of Studies in Patient Safety, Vol. 4, No. 3. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
- Take the quiz by following the link at the end of the PDF.
Accreditation and designation information
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing medical education activities sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).
Activity Development Team
- John R. Clarke, MD, PSA Editor, Planning Committee
- Matthew Grissinger, RPh, Author, "Inadvertent Mix-up of Morphine and Hydromorphone: A Potent Error"
- Mary Blanco, RN, MSN, Author, "Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Blocking the Path to a Positive Postoperative Outcome"
- Arthur Augustine, BS, Author, "IV Infiltration: Be Alarmed Even When Your Infusion Pump Isn't
- Diane Seibert, Planning Committee
The members of the Activity Development Team have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Enduring Material: Expires Dec. 31, 2009
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Last Updated: 8/8/2008