Errors by anaesthetists in calculating paediatric drug doses; can they be prevented by a paediatric drug doses chart?

ABSTRACT

Background and Goal of Study Errors in calculating paediatric anaesthetic and resuscitation drugs are not uncommon [Kozer et al, 2002] and can be fatal [Rowe et al, 1998]. We investigated whether the practical incidence of these errors can qualify for a quick assistance tool e.g. a paediatric drug doses chart