Tag: Patient risk factors

According to one study, the probability of an adverse drug reaction increases from 13% when taking two drugs to 82% when taking seven or more medications. Identifying **which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?** is a critical step for anyone on multiple medications to prevent potentially dangerous health outcomes.

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with some estimates suggesting they cause over 106,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone [1.4.7]. Understanding which client is most at risk for an adverse reaction is crucial for prevention.

Studies show that adverse drug events (ADEs) contribute to nearly 30% of all hospital admissions, highlighting a critical need to understand who may be more at risk of the side effects of medication [1.5.1, 1.5.5]. Certain populations and factors significantly increase this susceptibility.

Studies show that adverse events like hypoxia (low oxygen levels) occur in about 40.2 per 1,000 adult procedural sedations [1.15.2]. This highlights why it is critical to identify **who should not be sedated**, or who requires extreme caution, before any procedure.