Table 4
Classes of drugs and rates of associated errors
| Class | Administrations | No (%*) of errors |
|---|---|---|
| Vasopressors and catecholamines | 702 | 57 (8) |
| Insulin | 757 | 42 (6) |
| Coagulation related | 1107 | 73 (7) |
| Electrolytes | 1450 | 82 (6) |
| Antimicrobial | 1905 | 179 (9) |
| Sedation and analgesia | 2136 | 181 (9) |
| Others | 3668 | 243 (7) |
| Total | 11 725 | 857† (7) |
*Proportion of administrations that resulted in errors.
†Four event classifications are missing.