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| Podcast title | FDA Patient Safety News
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| Description | A Video News Show for Health Professionals. New broadcasts monthly, with online video and transcripts. | |
| Updated | Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT | |
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| Category | Science & Medicine |
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1. Broadcast #106, Jan 2011 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Update on Femur Fracture Risk with Bisphosphonates -- Recall of Actavis Fentanyl Patches -- New Precaution when Calculating Carboplatin Doses -- Update on Radiation Overdoses from CT Perfusion -- Diabetes/Cardiovascular Risk with Prostate Cancer Drugs -- New Pediatric Dosing Recommendations for Valcyte -- Alarming Monitor Problems -- Avoiding Patient Injuries with Resectoscopes -- Stop Using Hyland?s Teething Tablets |
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2. Broadcast #105, Dec 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Preventing Infections When Monitoring Blood Glucose -- Recall of Procrit and Epogen -- Expanded Recall of Multi-Med Huber Needles/Sets -- BagEasy Resuscitation Devices Recalled -- More Patient Burns from Dental Handpieces -- Preventing Fires in the Operating Room -- Sterility Issues with AVM Clips -- Don?t Use Infant Sleep Positioners |
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3. Broadcast #104, Nov 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Aseptic Meningitis with Lamictal -- Preventing Bloodborne Infections When Using Fingerstick Devices -- Recall of INOMAX DS Drug Delivery System -- Increased Mortality Risk with Tygacil -- Suspected Counterfeit Tourniquets Pose Risk -- Medical Errors from Misreading Letters and Numbers -- What?s New for the 2010-2011 Influenza Vaccine -- Accidental Exposure of Children and Pets to Evamist |
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4. Broadcast #103, Oct 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Importance of Influenza Vaccination for Health Care Personnel (from November 2008) -- Preventing Cross-Contamination in Endoscope Processing (from February 2010) -- Never Use Parenteral Syringes for Oral Medications (from January 2010) -- Burns from Medicated Patches during MRI Exams (from May 2009) -- Drug Name Confusion: Ephedrine and Epinephrine (from December 2008) -- Cautions about Sexual Enhancement Products (from March 2010) |
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5. Broadcast #102, Sep 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: First Test to Detect Both HIV Antigen and Antibodies -- FDA Requirements for Colleague Infusion Pump Recall -- Air/Gas Embolisms with Pressurized Spray Devices -- Expanded Recall of Hospira Liposyn and Propofol -- Recall of Certain LIFEPAK Defibrillators -- Mylotarg Withdrawn from U.S. Market -- Suicide Risk with Tramadol -- Velcade and Hepatic Impairment -- Shortage of EPINEPHrine Syringes Can Cause Errors -- Avoiding Patient Injuries with Dermatome Instruments -- Phase-Out of Epinephrine CFC Metered-Dose Inhalers |
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6. Broadcast #101, Aug 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning on Proton Pump Inhibitors and Fracture Risk -- Lifeline and ReviveR AED Battery Packs Recalled -- Update on Counterfeit Polypropylene Mesh -- Thrombosis with Off-Label Promacta Use -- Severe Liver Injury with Orlistat (Xenical, Alli) -- Dosing Errors with Certain Oral Syringes -- Reporting Adverse Events to MedWatch -- Help FDA Stop ?Bad Ads? |
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7. Broadcast #100, Jul 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Cellular Immunotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer -- Warning on Liver Injury with Propylthiouracil -- Medication Guide Required for Vivitrol -- Certain AQUA+FLEX Humidifiers Recalled -- Recall of Shiley Cuffed Tracheostomy Tubes -- Using External Infusion Pumps Safely -- Parent Errors in Measuring Children?s Doses -- Warning on Swallowing Benadryl Topical Gel -- Warning about Lipodissolve Products |
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8. Broadcast #99, Jun 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Formulation for OxyContin -- First Absorbable Sealant Patch for Cardiovascular Surgery -- Reduced Effect from Plavix in Some Patients -- Muscle Injury from High Doses of Zocor -- Companies to Stop Marketing Unapproved Nitroglycerin Tablets -- Boxed Warning for Exjade -- Hemolysis Risk with WinRho SDF -- Avoiding Problems with Temporary Cardiac Pacing -- Caution about Sexual Enhancement Supplements -- Phase-Out of CFC Inhalers |
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9. Broadcast #98, May 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children -- Counterfeit Surgical Mesh -- Recall of Arrow IV Tubing Sets, Accessories -- SureStep Test Strips Recalled -- Recall of UniCel DxC Clinical Analyzers -- Review of Invirase and Cardiac Arrhythmias -- Reducing the Risk of Overfill with HomeChoice Peritoneal Dialysis -- Risk Management Program for Procrit, Epogen and Aranesp -- Avoiding Maalox Mix-ups |
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10. Broadcast #97, Apr 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Caution on Zyprexa in Adolescents -- Certain Powerheart/CardioVive/CardioLife AED Recalled -- Recall of Q-Syte Luer Access Devices -- Cardiovascular Risk with Meridia -- SafeSheath CSG Hemostatic Introducer Recalled -- Measuring Rapamune Blood Concentrations -- Plastic Rotors for Hettich Centrifuges Recalled -- Serious Liver Disorder with Videx -- GlucoPro Insulin Syringes Recalled -- Potentially Fatal Salmonella Infections from Pet Turtles |
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11. Broadcast #96, Mar 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Safety Precautions for Huber Needles -- Don't Use Thermoflect Products with MRI -- Valproate Sodium and Birth Defects -- Kidney Impairment with Byetta -- Cleviprex Recalled due to Particulates -- Warning on Counterfeit Alli -- Medical Errors from Misreading Letters and Numbers -- Caution about Sexual Enhancement Products |
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12. Broadcast #95, Feb 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Caution on Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillators -- Cardiovascular Problems with Lexiva -- FDA Recommendations on STERIS SYSTEM 1 Processor -- Chondrolysis with Continuously Infused Local Anesthetics -- Synex II Spinal Implant Recalled -- New Warnings on Norpramin -- Preventing Cross-Contamination in Endoscope Processing -- Mixups between Kapidex and Casodex -- Ear Candles: Ineffective and Risky |
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13. Broadcast #94, Jan 2010 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Emergency Use of Peramivir to Treat H1N1 -- Serious Complications with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy -- Warning Against Nebulizing Relenza Inhalation Powder -- Nationwide Recall of AccuSure Insulin Syringes -- Recall of Liquid Glucose Hexokinase Reagent -- Preventing Anaphylactic-type Reactions with Dexferrum -- Energy Levels in External Biphasic Defibrillators -- Alert on Philips Avalon Fetal Monitors -- Never Use Parenteral Syringes for Oral Medications |
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14. Broadcast #93, Dec 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Boxed Warning about Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine -- Philips HeartStart AEDs Recalled -- Certain Unomedical Pulmonary Resuscitators Recalled -- Important Changes for Heparin -- Medtronic Sutureless Connector Catheters Incompatible with IsoMed Pumps -- Radiation Overdoses from CT Scans -- Reporting Adverse Events to FDA?s MedWatch |
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15. Broadcast #92, Nov 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Vaccines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza -- Pedi-Cap End-Tidal CO2 Detectors Recalled -- Life-Threatening Skin Reactions with Intelence -- Liberte Coronary Stent Now Called VeriFLEX -- Inaccurate Readings with Philips Avalon Fetal Monitors -- Pure Red Cell Aplasia with CellCept and Myfortic -- Recall of ConMed Linvatec Surgical Handpieces and Cables -- TNF Blockers and Cancer in Children -- Portex Uncuffed Pediatric Tracheal Tubes Recalled -- Safety Concerns with Philips Medical Alert Pendants |
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16. Broadcast #91, Oct 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Colchicine Product and Dosing Regimen -- Potentially Fatal Errors with Certain Glucose Test Strips -- Certain Lots of Teva Propofol Recalled -- Alaris (Medley) Infusion Systems Recalled -- Recall of Certain Hospira Devices -- ?Nuby? Gel-filled Teethers Recalled -- Safety Warning on Certain Body-building Products |
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17. Broadcast #90, Sep 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Warnings on Propoxyphene Overdoses -- Fire Hazard with Stabilet Infant Warmers -- Warning on Neuropsychiatric Effects from Smoking Cessation Drugs -- Nephropathy with Certain Organ Transplant Drugs -- Recall of Medtronic Mini-Med Paradigm Quick-Set Infusion Sets -- Possible Cancer Risk with Lantus -- FDA Studying Cleaning Procedures for Arthroscopic Shavers -- Update on Cefepime Safety Data -- Preventing Skin Burns from Surgical Microscopes -- Patient Deaths from Injection of Topical Epinephrine |
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18. Broadcast #89, Aug 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Liver Failure with Propylthiouracil -- Neuropsychiatric Events with Certain Asthma Drugs -- Recall of Certain Infant Apnea Monitors -- Alert on Stolen Levemir Insulin -- Serious Fungal Infections with Simponi -- Practicing Hospital Bed Safety -- Antiepileptic Drugs and Suicidality -- Increased Mortality in Liver Transplant Patients Treated with Rapamune -- Certain Skin Sanitizers/Protectants Contaminated -- Intranasal Zinc May Cause Loss of Smell |
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19. Broadcast #88, Jul 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning on Testosterone Gel Products -- Alert on Disetronic ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pumps -- New Safety Information on Tarceva -- Update on Precipitate Formation with Ceftriaxone and Calcium-containing Products -- Safety Problems with Denture Cleansers -- Avoiding Infant Burns from Heel Warmers -- Avoiding Errors with Lamictal Starter Kits -- Warning on Accidental Ingestion of Benadryl Topical Gel |
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20. Broadcast #87, Jun 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Raptiva Withdrawn from the Market -- Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator Recalled -- Recalls of Digoxin and Propafenone Tablets -- Recall of Medtronic Ventricular Snap Shunt Catheters -- Recall of Zencore Plus -- Campaign on Using Methadone Safely -- Help Patients Use Acetaminophen Safely -- Don?t Overdo It with Acetaminophen |
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21. Broadcast #86, May 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Approves First Human Drug from Genetically Engineered Animals -- Safety Problems with Baxter Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps -- Warning on Metoclopramide -- Burns from Medicated Patches during MRI Exams -- Recall of Pediatric Tracheostomy Tubes -- Alert on Metabolic Acidosis from Zonisamide -- Welch Allyn Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Recalled -- Removing Insulin from Cartons -- Don?t Share Insulin Pens Between Patients |
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22. Broadcast #85, Apr 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Stronger Warnings for Bowel Cleansing Agents -- Warning on Dietary Supplement ?Venom Hyperdrive 3.0? -- Ethex Corp. Expands Recall of Generic Drugs and Supplements -- Avoiding Medication Errors with Multiple Brand Names -- Preventing Misconnection Errors ? Medical Device Safety Calendar -- Confusing Heparin Labels Can Lead to Errors -- Preventing Overdoses when Using Methadone to Treat Chronic Pain |
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23. Broadcast #84, Mar 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Serious Skin Reactions in Asian Patients on Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin -- Higher Mortality for Certain Elderly Patients with Innohep -- Limitations of Skin Patch Testing for Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Reactions with Abacavir -- Preventing Dosing Errors with Alteplase -- Potentially Fatal Salmonella Infections from Pet Turtles -- Caution Using Topical Anesthetics Prior to Mammography |
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24. Broadcast #83, Feb 2009 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Serious Infections and Neurological Events with Raptiva -- Recall of ReliOn Insulin Syringes -- Ethex Corp. Recalls Several Generic Drugs -- Serious Complications with Surgical Mesh for Gynecologic Surgery -- More Mix-ups between Propylthiouracil and Purinethol -- Drug Name Confusion Between Kuric and Carac -- New Labels for Non-prescription Cough and Cold Medications |
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25. Broadcast #82, Dec 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Statin Use and the Risk of ALS -- Leukemia Risk with Intra-Articular Use of Phosphocol P 32 -- Problems with Medtronic Intrathecal Catheters -- Hepatic Failure and Hepatorenal Syndrome with Tarceva -- Filter Ammonul to Remove Particulates -- Drug Name Confusion: Ephedrine and Epinephrine -- Removing Insulin from Cartons -- Recognizing Warfarin Brand Names -- More Heparin Dosing Errors with Neonates |
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26. Broadcast #81, Nov 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Serious Fungal Infections with Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel and Remicade -- Serious Injection Site Reactions with Vivitrol -- Updated Warning on Byetta -- Importance of Influenza Vaccination for Health Care Personnel -- Increased Risk of Death in Elderly Patients Taking Conventional Antipsychotics for Dementia -- Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions with Abacavir (Ziagen) -- Serious Muscle Injury with Simvastatin/Amiodarone Combination -- Tragic Events with Concentrated Opiate Oral Solutions -- FDA?s Drug Safety Newsletter Now Available |
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27. Broadcast #80, Oct 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning on Tendon Injuries with Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics -- CT Scanning May Cause Malfunction of Electronic Medical Devices -- Update on Cardiopulmonary Reactions with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents -- Avoiding Cardiotoxicity with Mitoxantrone -- Serious Complications from Using Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein in the Cervical Spine -- Potentially Fatal Glucose Monitoring Errors with Icodextrin |
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28. Broadcast #79, Sep 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Mixups between Insulin U-100 and U-500 (April 2008) -- Severe Pain with Osteoporosis Drugs (March 2008) -- Preventing Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants (December 2007) -- More Patient Deaths from Luer Misconnections (October 2007) -- Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches (September 2007) -- What to Do about Unretrieved Device Fragments (January 2008) |
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29. Broadcast #78, Aug 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning Added to Regranex Label -- Cellcept and Myfortic Linked to Birth Defects and Fetal Loss -- Possible Association between TNF Blockers and Cancer -- Danger Giving Topical Thrombin Intravascularly -- Potential Problems with Insulin Pens in Hospitals -- Nonoxynol 9 Contraceptives: No Protection against HIV and Other STDs |
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30. Broadcast #77, Jul 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Skin Graft Adhesive Approved -- New Non-Refrigerated Coagulation Product -- Update on Potentially Contaminated Heparin -- FDA Takes Action on Injectable Colchicine -- FDA Studying Heart Attack Risk with Ziagen, Videx -- Preventing Fatal Overdoses with Cerebyx |
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31. Broadcast #76, Jun 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Inflammatory Masses with Synchromed and IsoMed Implantable Infusion Pumps -- FDA Studying Potential Safety Issues with Several Drugs -- Neupro Patches Recalled -- Avoid Using ReadyMED Infusion Pumps with Cubicin -- Getting the Most Out of Blood Glucose Meters |
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32. Broadcast #75, May 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Licenses New Hemophilia Treatment -- Unsafe Use of Extended-Release Tussionex Suspension -- Liver Injury with Tysabri -- Updated Labeling Changes for Tamiflu and Relenza -- New Instructions for Using Talecris IG Syringes -- Hepatotoxicity with Prezista -- Information on Mortality Rates with the AneuRx® Stent Graft System -- Mistakenly Swallowing Inhaler Capsules -- Choosing the Correct Test Strip for a Blood Glucose Meter |
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33. Broadcast #74, Apr 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Decellularized Allograft Heart Valve Approved -- Fentanyl (Duragesic) Patches Recalled -- New Safety Warnings about Chantix -- Early Communication on Adverse Events from Botox and Myobloc -- New Data on Thromboembolic Events with Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch -- Remembering to Re-Activate a Patients?s Defibrillator -- Mixups between Insulin U-100 and U-500 -- Caution Giving Children Cough and Cold Medicines |
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34. Broadcast #73, Mar 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: First Drug to Treat PKU Approved -- Recall of Heparin and Saline Flush Syringes -- Severe Pain with Osteoporosis Drugs -- Warning on Exjade and Liver Failure -- Dangerous Skin Reactions from Carbamazepine -- Potentially Fatal Hyponatremia from Desmopressin -- Alaris (Medley) Infusion Pumps Recalled -- Preventing Burns from Electric Dental Handpieces -- MedWatch: Reporting Adverse Events |
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35. Broadcast #72, Feb 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Helping Patients Avoid Counterfeit Drugs over the Internet (September 2007) -- Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs (April 2007) -- Avoiding Accidental Overdoses when Methadone is Prescribed for Pain (February 2007) -- Avoiding Burns from Electrodes and Cables during MRI Exams (February 2007) -- Severe Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine (December 2006) |
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36. Broadcast #71, Jan 2008 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Serious Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions with Provigil -- Sudden Hearing Loss from Erectile Dysfunction Drugs -- Certain Welch Allyn Defibrillators Recalled -- Marketing of Trasylol Suspended -- Warning on Fentora Buccal Tablets -- Recall of Thoratec Implantable Ventricular Assist Devices -- Ongoing Safety Review of Maxipime -- Avoiding Hazards from Using Cleaners and Disinfectants on Electronic Medical Equipment -- What to Do about Unretrieved Device Fragments |
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37. Broadcast #70, Dec 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: First Rapid Test for Bacterial Contamination in Platelets -- Recall of Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Leads -- Possibility of Pancreatitis in Patients Taking Byetta -- Severe Adverse Events with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents -- Possible Link between Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation -- Preventing Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants -- Warning on Unapproved Antitussives Containing Hydrocodone -- Caution on Viracept in Children and Pregnant Women -- Drug Safety Newsletter now Available |
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38. Broadcast #69, Nov 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Smallpox Vaccine Licensed -- Rare Side-Effect of Codeine in Nursing Mothers -- Recall of Braun Normal Saline Flush Syringes -- Heart Rhythm Problems with Haloperidol -- Caution on Baraclude Therapy for Certain HBV Patients -- Warnings for Rocephin -- Caution on Abbott Blood Glucose Meters -- Avoiding Dangerous Mixups between Amphotericin B Formulations |
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39. Broadcast #68, Oct 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Baxter Infusion Pumps Recalled because of Service Error -- Stronger Warnings about Heart Failure for Certain Diabetes Drugs -- Recall of Certain Thoratec VADs -- Ongoing Review of Safety Data for Prilosec and Nexium -- More Patient Deaths from Luer Misconnections -- Using the Wrong Exactacain Straws can Endanger Patients -- WHO Warns About Fatal Errors with Vincristine -- FDA Urges Caution on Giving Cough and Cold Medicines to Children |
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40. Broadcast #67, Sep 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning on Colistimethate for Inhalation -- Importance of Using Aseptic Technique with propofol (Diprivan) -- Preventing Patient Deaths from Fentanyl Patches -- Avoiding Hazards with Intra-aortic Balloons -- Caution on No-Name Drug Patches -- Helping Patients Avoid Counterfeit Drugs over the Internet |
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41. Broadcast #66, Aug 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Rapid Test for Malaria -- Ongoing Safety Analysis for Avandia -- Continuing Recall of MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution -- New Warnings on Exjade -- Recall of Abbott Troponin- I Immunoassay -- New Warnings for MRI Contrast Agents Containing Gadolinium -- Dangerous Drug Interaction with Zanaflex -- Preventing Malfunctions in Defibrillator Cables and Connectors -- Helping Patients Keep Track of their Medicines |
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42. Broadcast #65, Jul 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Clears First Respirator for General Use -- First Skin Patch to Treat Parkinson's Disease -- New Warnings on Suicidality in Young Adults Taking Antidepressants -- False Negative Results with VITROS Troponin I Reagent Pack -- Recall of Certain Sleep Apnea Air Flow Generators -- Warning about Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Avastin -- New Guidelines on MRI Safety -- Avoiding Dangerous Mix-ups between Insulin and Heparin -- New Food Safety Education Kit for Moms-to-Be |
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43. Broadcast #64, Jun 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Approves Avian Flu Vaccine -- Managing Parkinson?s Patients Who have Taken Permax -- Market Withdrawal of Zelnorm -- Griseofulvin Anti-fungal Oral Suspension Recalled -- New Safety Concerns about Zyvox -- Genetic Testing to Help Reduce Chemotherapy Toxicity -- Preventing Problems with Hemodialysis Catheters -- Preventing Drug Mix-Ups: Bumetanide and Norepinephrine -- Hazards of Buying Prescription Drugs Online |
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44. Broadcast #63, May 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Clears Rapid Test for Meningitis -- Important Safety Advisory on Procrit, Aranesp and Epogen -- Increased Risk of Bone Fractures in Women Treated with Diabetes Drugs -- Software Problems with Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR External Defibrillators -- Cardiovascular and Psychiatric Risks with ADHD Drugs -- Warnings for Sleeping Pills -- Advisory on Treating IPF with Actimmune -- Anaphylaxis Warnings for Xolair -- Clinical Trial Terminated for CellCept -- Gebauer Salivart Oral Moisturizer Recalled |
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45. Broadcast #62, Apr 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Breast Cancer Prognostic Test -- Narrower Indications and New Warnings for Ketek -- Higher Mortality when Treating Certain Anemias with Erythropoietic Agents -- Update on Avoiding Gadolinium-Containing Contrast Agents in Patients with Renal Failure -- Alert on Custom Ultrasonics Endoscope Washers and Disinfectors -- Warning on Using Cough and Cold Medicines in Young Children -- Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquet Cuffs -- Dangers of Patient-Applied Local Anesthetic Skin Products |
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46. Broadcast #61, Mar 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Cooling Device to Treat Infants with HIE -- Thrombosis Associated with Coronary Drug-Eluting Stents -- Serious Infection in Lupus Patients Treated with Rituxan -- Expanded Recall/Market Withdrawal of Hernia Repair Patch -- Precautions in Using Vapotherm Humidifier -- New Safety Information on Trasylol -- Possible Dose-Counter Errors with the Asmanex Twisthaler -- Danger in Products Containing Quinine |
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47. Broadcast #60, Feb 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Avoiding Accidental Overdoses when Methadone is Prescribed for Pain -- Delayed Onset of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia -- Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics and Dietary Supplements -- Cardiac Events with Gleevec -- Avoiding Burns from Electrodes and Cables during MRI Exams -- Possible Dosing Errors with the OptiClik Insulin Injection Device -- Dangerous Use of Saline Flush Syringes |
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48. Broadcast #59, Jan 2007 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Approves New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes -- Cardiovascular Risk with Erythropoietic Agents -- Caution on Neuropsychiatric Events with Tamiflu -- Fatal Overdoses with Effexor -- Change in iPledge Program for Isotretinoin -- Warning on Avastin and Brain-Capillary Leaks -- Preventing Dosage Errors with Diastat AcuDial -- What Women Need to Know about Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants |
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49. Broadcast #58, Dec 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Nerve Agent Treatment Approved for Emergency Use -- Alert on Counterfeit ?One Touch? Glucose Test Strips -- New Labeling Stresses Bleeding Risk from Coumadin -- Possible Association between Lamictal and Cleft Lip/Palate -- Roche Diagnostics Recalls CoaguChek PT Test Strips -- Severe Tissue Injury with IV Promethazine -- Preventing Fatal Heparin Overdoses |
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50. Broadcast #57, Nov 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Studies on Antidepressants in Pregnancy -- Safety Information on Alaris SE Infusion Pumps -- Increased Risk of Infectious Disease Transmission from Human Tissues recovered by Donor Referral Services -- Drug Name Confusion: Mucomyst and Mucinex -- Danger in Administering Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine Together -- Vaccine Mix-ups: Adacel (Tdap) and Daptacel (DTaP) -- Ibuprofen Can Interfere with Aspirin?s Antiplatelet Effect |
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51. Broadcast #56, Oct 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Warning on Combining Triptans and SSRIs/SNRIs -- Recall of Ultravist Contrast Agent -- Caution on Cleaning and Sterilizing Ultrasound Biopsy Equipment -- Mix-up Prompts Azathioprine Recall -- Warning on Intracranial Hemorrhage with Aptivus -- Nostril Errors with Nasal Sprays -- Easier-to-Use Format for Prescription Drug Labeling |
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52. Broadcast #55, Sep 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Avoiding Fatal Overdoses with Fentanyl Patches (October 2005) -- Avoiding Glucose Monitoring Errors in Patients Receiving Other Sugars (February 2006) -- Possible Connection between Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (December 2005) -- Luer Lock Misconnections can be Deadly (December 2005) -- Caution on Accidentally Giving Nimodipine Intravenously (November 2005) -- Caution on Power Injection of MRI and CT Contrast Media (October 2005) |
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53. Broadcast #54, Aug 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Approves HPV and Shingles Vaccines -- New Drug Approved for Parkinson?s Disease -- Caution on use of ACE inhibitors in First Trimester -- Caution on Gadolinium-Containing Contrast Agents in Patients with Renal Failure -- Severe Bone and Muscle Pain with Bisphosphonates -- USP Statement on Preventing Errors with Neuromuscular Blocking Agents -- Preventing Errors with Tablet Splitting |
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54. Broadcast #53, Jul 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Promethazine Contraindicated in Children Younger than Two -- Safety Recommendations for Baxter Colleague Infusion Pumps -- Possible Contamination of Fluoride Rinses -- Renal Failure Associated with Bowel Cleansing Agents -- Oxygen Regulator Fires from Incorrect Use of Seals -- Generic Acetaminophen Recalled for Labeling Error -- Paxil and Increased Risk of Suicidality in Young Adults -- FDA/ISMP Campaign to Eliminate Dangerous Abbreviations |
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55. Broadcast #52, Jun 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION -- on Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri) -- Dangerous Cracks in Diastat Acudial Rectal Applicators -- Fungal Keratitis Infections and Contact Lenses -- Recall of ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex Infusion Sets -- Anaphylaxis with Macugen -- New Information on Preventing Patient Entrapment in Hospital Beds -- Importance of Monitoring Liver Function with Tracleer -- Accidental Intrathecal Administration of IV Vincristine -- Dangerous Confusion with Color-coded Wristbands |
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56. Broadcast #51, May 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: FDA Approves Emsam - First Drug Patch for Depression -- FDA Approves First Inhaled Insulin -- Recall of Cefazolin for Injection -- Recall of Certain Hernia Repair Patches -- Dangerous Contamination of Certain Balanced Salt Solutions -- Certain ACCU-CHEK Aviva Glucose Meters Recalled -- Renal and Cardiovascular Toxicities with Trasylol -- Erythropoietic Agents and Antibody-Mediated Anemias -- New Information on Cochlear Implants and Meningitis -- Pet Turtles and Salmonella |
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57. Broadcast #50, Apr 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: New Rotavirus Vaccine for Infants -- Hepatotoxicity with Ketek -- Boston Scientific Recalls Flextome Cutting Balloons -- Advisory on Benzocaine Sprays and Methemoglobinemia -- Warning on Cutaneous Vasculitic Toxicities with Hydroxyurea -- New Warnings in Labeling for Clozaril -- Warning about Hemolysis with WinRho SDF -- Recall of ?The First Years? Liquid-Filled Teethers |
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58. Broadcast #49, Mar 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: Tamiflu Approved for Flu Prevention in Children Under 12 -- FDA Approves First Immune Globulin for Subcutaneous Use -- New Information on Paxil and Congenital Malformations -- Recall of Vitros Confirmatory Test for Hepatitis B -- Suspended Marketing of NeutroSpec -- Avandia and Diabetic Macular Edema -- Potentially Hazardous Interaction between Avinza and Alcohol -- Drug Name Confusion: Amicar and Omacor -- New Labeling for Food Allergens |
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59. Broadcast #48, Feb 2006 download (video/mpeg, 61.04Mb) Description: In this broadcast: First Donor Screening Test for West Nile Virus -- Preventing Hemolysis with Meridian Hemodialysis Blood Tubing -- Bacterial Contamination of Vapotherm Devices -- Avoiding Glucose Monitoring Errors in Patients Receiving Other Sugars -- Recall of Boston Scientific Vena Cava Filters -- Alpha-1 Blockers and Cataract Surgery Procedures -- Amevive Contraindicated in HIV Patients -- Reporting Adverse Events for Drugs, Devices, Biologics and Dietary Supplements -- Drug Name Confusion: Salagen and Selegiline |
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