Etiquetado de medicamentos en el quirófano: un determinante crítico en la seguridad del paciente. Revisión narrativa.
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| Title: | Etiquetado de medicamentos en el quirófano: un determinante crítico en la seguridad del paciente. Revisión narrativa. |
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| Alternate Title: | Labeling of medications in the operating room: a critical determinant of patient safety. Narrative review. |
| Authors: | Alberto Meléndez-Ordoñez, Jesús1 dr.melendez.jesus@gmail.com |
| Source: | Revista Mexicana de Anestesiología. ene-mar2026, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p36-40. 5p. |
| Subjects: | PATIENT safety, DRUG labeling, OPERATING rooms, ANESTHESIOLOGY, COLOR codes, DRUG administration, THERAPEUTICS |
| Abstract (English): | Medication administration errors are a leading cause of preventable harm in global healthcare systems, with consequences ranging from minor effects to catastrophic events, alongside a significant economic impact. In the surgical setting, particularly in anesthesiology, precision and safety are crucial for patient well-being given the high-demand environment that requires attention to detail. Medication administration errors during the perioperative period are frequent and can have severe consequences. Factors such as drug name similarities, poor labeling, and professional fatigue contribute to these incidents. Although the prevalence rates of these errors are low, their impact highlights the urgent need for effective preventive strategies. To mitigate these risks, solutions such as «Tall Man» lettering, colorcoding, and label standardization have been proposed. The implementation of these strategies, along with the continuous training of healthcare professionals, is fundamental to enhancing medication administration safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | Los errores en la administración de medicamentos son una causa principal de daño evitable en los sistemas de salud globales, con consecuencias que varían desde efectos menores hasta eventos catastróficos, además de generar un impacto económico significativo. En el entorno quirúrgico, especialmente en anestesiología, la precisión y seguridad son esenciales para el bienestar del paciente, dado el ambiente de alta demanda de atención a los detalles. Los errores en la administración de medicamentos durante el período perioperatorio son frecuentes y pueden tener consecuencias graves. Factores como la similitud en los nombres de los medicamentos, el etiquetado deficiente y la fatiga de los profesionales contribuyen a estos incidentes. A pesar de que las tasas de prevalencia de estos errores son bajas, su impacto resalta la necesidad urgente de estrategias preventivas eficaces. Para minimizar estos riesgos, se han propuesto soluciones como el uso de letras «Tall Man», la codificación por colores y la estandarización de etiquetas. La implementación de estas estrategias, junto con la capacitación continua de los profesionales de la salud, es fundamental para mejorar la seguridad en la administración de medicamentos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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