Generally, an IVF process has multiple contact points, like oocyte retrieval, sperm collection/processing, oocyte stripping, ICSI or insemination, fertilization, embryo transfer, embryo vitrification, and biopsy, and each of these stages is prone to miscommunication and
mix-ups. An IVF witness system uses radio frequency identification tags for tracking and recording patients' information and the biological samples during the IVF process.
The majority of these harmful incidents (n=5) involved
mix-ups between conventional (non-lipid) amphotericin B and lipid formulations of amphotericin B.
But the experts have been unable to provide figures on the number of "
mix-ups" that occur.
Between 1996 and April 2004, the FDA received several reports of medical gas
mix-ups resulting in at least 8 patient deaths and 18 serious patient injuries.
The probability of not detecting a
mix-up in n cases is [(1 - [P.sub.mix]).sup.n], where [P.sub.mix] is the probability of a
mix-up.
Anyway, so we packed up our
mix-ups in an orderly fashion thinking it would just be a case of dishing 'em out and cashing in the coins.
But
mix-ups do happen from time to time and, when they do, they grab plenty of attention.
Fast and furious deadpan sniping, dilemma-inducing social snarls, and Jeeves' incessantly brilliant solutions to the most absurd
mix-ups are the order of the day!
As Cinderella finds her Prince Charming there will be slap stick comedy, wardrobe
mix-ups, a mutinous cast and a bear that has escaped from the Mountain Zoo!
The groom adds to the parade of
mix-ups by mistaking a shy bystander for his hired goon and sending him to the wedding suite.