A trigger tool can be used to identify patients who may have an adverse drug event (ADE). This can function as an early warning system or as a patient safety indicator.
Antidote administrations event triggers may include:
(1) vitamin K in a patient receiving warfarin or coumadin
(2) protamine sulfate
(3) naloxone (Narcan)
(4) antiemetic
(5) antidiarrheal agent
(6) therapy for hyperkalemia - sodium polystyrene (Kayexelate), other
