Number (%) of observed medication errors
| UK wards(N = 273) | German wards(N = 425) | French ward(N = 100) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC, data not collected. | |||
| Wrong drug | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wrong diluent | 2 (1%) | 208 (49%) | 18 (18%) |
| Product not mixed | NC | 190/240 (79%) | 1 (1%) |
| Wrong dose or wrong infusion volume | 1 (1%) | 7 (2%) | 5 (5%) |
| Wrong route | 1 (1%) | 6 (1%) | 1 (1%) |
| Wrong administration rate | 132 (48%) | 34/161 (21%) | 5 (5%) |
| Wrong time | 49 (18%) | 7 (2%) | 4 (4%) |