Tyler's Story: A Deadly PCA Medical Error

Tyler was 18-years old when he died following a successful routine procedure in hospital. His mother, Victoria Ireland, tells the heartbreaking story of how he succumbed to opioid-induced respiratory depression while on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump.

Opioid-related harm is not solely a “street” issue. Opioid-induced respiratory depression is a medical error that can occur even in normal, healthy patients. However, it *can* be prevented by adopting the right patient safety policies and continuous electronic monitoring strategies.

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- Clinicians can download PPAHS’ free PCA Safety Checklist here: http://www.ppahs.org/pca-safety-checklist-download/

- Here are 4 tips to staying safe for patients & families: http://www.ppahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/four-essentials-of-patient-safety.pdf

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