Safe care in intravenous administration of medications [Cuidado seguro en la administración endovenosa de medicamentos]
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nursing care, hospitalization, primary care nursingAbstract
Objective: Design a protocol for safe care in the intravenous administration of drugs. Method: PRISMA systematic review. Fifteen articles were processed as the final population, located in databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. Results: The implementation of clear, evidence-based guidelines contributes significantly to reducing errors and risks associated with intravenous drug administration, which favours early recovery and promotes high-quality practice.
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