Problem: ISMP has repeatedly stressed the importance of never using parenteral syringes to prepare or administer small volumes of oral/enteral products; instead, an oral syringe should always be used.

Background: Previous studies have found that teaspoons are commonly used to administer liquid medications to children. The capacity of household teaspoons ranges from 1.5 mL to 9 mL, potentially ...

A recent report by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices says that despite past warnings, serious medical errors continue to occur when parenteral syringes are used to administer oral ...

Medi-Dose, Inc. / EPS, Inc. has released new styles of oral syringes with metric-only markings. There are eight sizes, ranging from 0.5 ml to 60 ml, that are immediately available. Syringes are ...