Tenfold errors in administration of drug doses: a neglected iatrogenic disease in pediatrics.
Gideon Koren, Zohar Barzilay, Mark J. Greenwald
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Gideon Koren, Zohar Barzilay, Mark J. Greenwald
Abstract
We report seven cases of order of magnitude errors in the administration of drugs. The principles typical of this iatrogenic disease are discussed and possible solutions are suggested.
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We report seven cases of order of magnitude errors in the administration of drugs. The principles typical of this iatrogenic disease are discussed and possible solutions are suggested.
Key concepts: Medicine, Iatrogenic disease, Drug, Drug administration, Administration (probate law), Pediatrics, Disease, Intensive care medicine