Response to article "Lean Six Sigma in the implementation of automated dispensing systems: improving the safe use of medication in thoracic surgery"

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Abstract

We recently read with interest the manuscript by Syria Pablos, José Manuel Caro and Candelas López, entitled Lean Six Sigma in the implementation of automated dispensing systems: better safe use of medication in thoracic surgery (https://ojs.sanidad.gob. es/index.php/resp/article/view/295), where despite showing important data it seems to us that some other variables could have been taken into account. For example, in the preparation/administration phase, the five correct ones that according to the World Health Organization (WHO) should be considered are very important for the pharmacological induction process, which are: the correct medication; the right patient; the correct dosage; the correct time; and the correct route of administration .

We must keep in mind that the five correct ones also serve to inform the patient about the medication that is administered, reviewing and recording the primary sources, in order to obtain a complete pharmacological history, and subsequently, appropriately dilute the medication, use the indicated supplies, apply biosafety measures and consider the infusion time, to provide greater safety to the patient and thus reduce medication errors.