Other Patient Safety Information

Medication Complications
Need-to-Know Information for Anesthesia Patients
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Below you will find several features of interest. 
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Nurse Anesthetist Study Reveals Possible Risks to Surgical Patients Who Use Complementary/Alternative Medicines (CAM)
Patients who use complementary and alternative medicines within two weeks of surgery may experience adverse side effects.
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AANA Warns Viagra Users of Potential Risks During Surgery
The presence of nitric oxide in Viagra and other drugs can lead to dangerously low blood pressure in patients during surgery. 
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