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Epi syringe shortage raises risk of fatal errors
Now a shortage of pre-dosed syringes has causes a spate of fatal or near fatal overdoses at hospitals across the country, according to Horsham, Pa.-based Institute for Safe Medication Practices. Because of the shortage of a product that has been commonly available since the 1970s, hospital personnel, as well as EMS first responders in ambulances need to mix their own.