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Introduction: the administration of intravenous drugs is a common practice in the hospital environment that must be carried out following standardized protocols to avoid errors that may harm the patient. Objective: to examine in scientific litrrature the effectiveness of nursing interventions based on the safe drug administration process protocol. Methodology: a systematic review of 22 articles of scientific quality was carried out, through the platforms of PubMed, Scielo, Redalyc, Scopus, Springer, Taylor and Francis, Web of Science, Proquest, eBook Central, Fielweb, and EBSCO, using the keywords: "protocol", "administration", "medication", "intravenous" in Spanish and English, for the last 10 years; it was found in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. Results: the most used strategies for correct administration are aimed at avoiding harm to the patient, continuous training activities for nursing personnel reduce the probability of errors. New strategies such as the use of smart pumps, closed-loop management, and ready-to-apply devices are mentioned. Conclusions: in places that count and apply the protocols for the administration of drugs, errors are minor. There is not a protocol that can be used in all areas, but the strategy of the right 10 is mandatory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Erroneous intravenous medication administration can produce adverse effects, which can cause affectations in the patient and additional expenses for the institutions. The four most common errors in intravenous medication administration are wrong doses, wrong volume, wrong mixes, and pharmacological incompatibility. Thee level of pharmacological knowledge in nursing professionals is essential. Objective: to analyze the available literature on strategies used to prevent these errors in the administration of intravenous medications by nursing staff from 2010 to 2019. Method: an integrative review (IR) was carried out to answer the question: what is the available evidence on strategies for preventing errors in the administration of intravenous medication? Databases were used, including OVID, ScienceDirect, SciELO, Medline Complete, Academic Search Complete, PubMed, and Clinical Practice Guidelines, with a period limit between 2010 and 2019. Results: 17 publications were identified on strategies for preventing errors in the administration of intravenous medication. The results were classified into 3 groups related to dose, volume, mixtures, and incompatibilities and with factors extrinsic to the patient. Conclusions: the number of studies regarding the prevention of errors is small, as is the methodological rigor. Regarding the strategies to minimize errors, the use of electronic devices prevails (smart pumps, electronic codes, labeling); assertive communication, creation, and adherence to guidelines and protocols (mainly in analgesic drugs and antibiotics); strengthening of individual knowledge (continuing education in pharmacological issues and training in technical skills) and the generation of standardization in the preparation and administration of intravenous medication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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