Citation

Brown LH, Campagna JD. Emerg. Med. Serv. 2005; 34(3): 71, 73-7, 90.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA.

Erratum On

Emerg Med Serv 2005;34(4):16.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Emergency Medical Services)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15839540

Abstract

In most systems, current EMS medication storage practices are not consistent with USP standards. Exposure to excessive heat and excessive cold are both common. Although the clinical implications of noncompliant storage remain unclear, it's in the best interest of patients to do everything possible to meet the standards. To help in this effort, USP has generated EMS-specific guidance for medication storage. Most of the strategies for achieving compliance with USP standards are relatively simple and inexpensive. All EMS systems should develop a plan for medication storage that strives to achieve compliance with the USP standards, and reevaluate that plan on a regular basis.

Erratum: Emerg Med Serv. 2005 Apr;34(4):16

KW: Hyperthermia in automobiles

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