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Deviation from expected dose in analysed contents of syringes
| Drug | No of syringes analysed | No with discrepancy* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrolytes | 16 | 0 |
| Glucose | 4 | 0 |
| Anticonvulsants | 10 | 3 |
| Amines | 20 | 3 |
| Atropine | 4 | 2 |
| Others† | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 58 | 9 |
More than 20% discrepancy between expected content and content found in syringe.
Including two syringes of lidocaine, one syringe of hydrocortisone, and one dose of paracetamol.
