Labeling of contrast agent containers: a potential source of confusion and error.
No imaging contrast agent is completely safe. There are opportunities for improving the safe use of contrast agents through a better understanding of potential errors that can occur as a result of confusing labeling on contrast agent containers. Many of these opportunities are presented and discussed.
Cohen
Mervyn D
MD
Department of Radiology, Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. mecohen@iupui.edu
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000145:classification*; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods*; D004348:Drug Labeling / Q000379:methods*; D004349:Drug Packaging / Q000379:methods*; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States
D003287:Contrast Media