Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

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Marilyn Hargett
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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

Hello,
I am interested to hear how other institutions have handle the potential confusion when a patient is ordered both medications (epi & norepi) as IV infusions. They have the potential to read the label incorrectly since they are SALA meds.
What strategies do you have in place to assist the nurse?

Thank you
Marilyn Hargett