Add this result to my export selection Design and safe use of portable oxygen systems (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 28 November 2018 NHS Improvement issued a patient safety alert on medical devices in January 2018. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Insertion of an incorrect intraocular lens (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 12 November 2018 Cataract removal and implantation of an artificial lens is the most common surgical procedure undertaken by the NHS. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Failures in communication or follow-up of unexpected significant radiological findings (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 17 July 2019 X-rays are the most common radiological examination. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Management of chronic health conditions in prisons (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 09 October 2019 Each day around 120 prisoners with ongoing medication needs are moved between prisons. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Delayed recognition of acute aortic dissection (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 22 January 2020 Acute aortic dissection is a relatively rare but life-threatening condition. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Potential under-recognised risk of harm from the use of propranolol (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 05 February 2020 This patient safety investigation explores the under recognised toxicity of propranolol in overdose. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Medicine omissions in learning disability secure units (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 08 January 2020 We’ve launched a national investigation looking at medicine omissions in learning disability secure units. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Detection of retained vaginal swabs and tampons following childbirth (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 09 December 2019 Women can be left in severe pain and at risk of infection if swabs and tampons used after childbirth are accidentally left in the vagina. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Outpatient appointments intended but not booked after inpatient stays (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 22 January 2020 We have identified a safety risk involving outpatient follow-up appointments which are intended but not booked after an inpatient stay. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)
Add this result to my export selection Undetected button/coin cell battery ingestion in children (PDF) Source: Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (Remove filter) 25 June 2019 This investigation looks at the undetected ingestion of button/coin cell batteries in children. Type: Safety Alerts (Remove filter)