It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 that for approximately 24 hours, patient had received 8mg/hr instead of 0.8mg/hr.Patient was still speaking but nauseated, weak and unable to transfer.Rn stated double check was completed, and was concerned the pump malfunctioned, as there was previous issue.Cassette volume was 50ml when put on and reservoir volume was 15ml, meaning patient received 175mg of hydromorphone instead of prescribed 19.2mg/24hrs.10 times prescribed dose, which could have resulted in death.Np reduced dose to 1mg/hr and 1mg q30min prn, and requested additional nursing visit to reassess patient in several hours, and ensure pain was controlled, and suffer no further ill effects.No patient injury.
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Other text: one device was received for evaluation.Visual inspection found the downstream occlusion seal had an air bubble, and a scratched lens.The device's event history log was reviewed for evidence of the problem, nothing was found.Three accuracy tests were performed.Upon review, the reported problem was not able to be duplicated.A service history review identified there was no indication that the complaint was related to a service of the device within the review period.
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