Researcher at Boston University Releases New Study Findings on Phenylephrine Therapy (Use of 400 g/mL Peripheral Phenylephrine Infusions During Anesthesia: A Safety Initiative).

A new report from Boston University discusses the use of phenylephrine therapy during anesthesia. The study found that using a higher concentration of phenylephrine (400 g/mL) instead of the typical concentration (40 g/mL) in operating rooms can be safe and effective. The research team conducted a root cause analysis and made the decision to switch to the higher concentration hospital-wide. Since implementing this change, there has been only one known medication error and no adverse events. The study suggests that this safety initiative could serve as an example for other operating rooms. [Extracted from the article]