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Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate).
NB: Sodium Bicarbonate is not HAM; the
hole Cardioplegic Solutions Formula is
considered as HAM.
Concentrated Electrolytes Sodium Chloride injection greater than
0.9% (3%, 23.4%), Potassium for injection
concentrate ( Acetate, Chloride,
Phosphate), Magnesium Sulphate 50% and
greater.

Dextrose Hypertonic, 20% IV Dextrose- 20%, 50%, 70%
or Greater.

Insulin Subcutaneous (SQ) and Intravenous (IV)
Neuromuscular Blocking Cisatracurium, Pancuronium, Rocuronium
Agents Injection (Muscle Suxamethonium, Vecuronium

Relaxant).

Classes/Categories Specific Drugs for Example

Medications

Narcotic/Psychotropic Fentanyl, Morphine, Pethidine, Tramadol,
Medications, IV and Chloral Hydrate (Oral), Diazepam,
oral including liquid Midazolam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam,
concentrates, immediate Dehydrated Alcohol, Ephedrine,
and sustained release Lorazepam, Phenobarbitone, Pregabalin,
formulations. Zolpidem.

Parenteral Nutrition Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Preparations.

Some errors related to high alert medication

 Anticoagulant errors

The most common anticoagulant errors are administration mistakes,

including incorrect dosage calculation and infusion rates.

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