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"Visually impaired elderly patient ingests pill desiccant, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring intubation"
BACKGROUND: A significant percentage of elderly patients suffer from both polypharmacy and visual impairment. This combination can increase the risk of an adverse event related to medication. This case highlights an unusual, but potentially deadly, medication adverse event. CASE PRESENTATION: A 77-y...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2017
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5534102/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28754091 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-017-0567-4 |