Keep Heart Failure Patients Safe as Their Med Regimens Change

November 2019

You can help prevent mishaps when med regimens for heart failure are fine-tuned...to ensure patients get the most benefit.

A big issue for these patients is that they have fluid that backs up in the lungs when the heart can't pump well enough.

Expect orders for high IV diuretic doses initially...to quickly remove extra fluid from the body.

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Table of Contents

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Med Safety Navigate Safety Concerns With Ranitidine and Other Meds
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Breast Cancer Reduce Errors With Breast Cancer Prevention Meds
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