title: Fixing bad links. Preventing misconnections in your hospital.
abstract: Misconnecting lines and cables can have deadly consequences. Equipment designs that reduce the risks are gradually becoming available, but much of the burden for safe connections still falls on the hospital. Read our current recommendations for protecting your patients.
mesh_terms: D004868:Equipment Failure; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D012308:Risk Management / Q000458:organization & administration*