Zofran with prolonged QTc

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Thu, 07/19/2018 - 16:01
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Randi Trope
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Zofran with prolonged QTc

In the ED Zofran is often given quickly and early (from or in triage). Do you have any systems in place to ensure that patients with congenital prolonged QTc do not get it? We are seeing that those that prescribe it in the ED are usually NP's and residents that may not realize the connection yet.

Therefore looking to see what, if any, measures you have in place to prevent it's prescribing.

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