Errors in medication in a pediatric ward.
Indian Pediatr
;
1992 Jun; 29(6): 727-30
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-15649
ABSTRACT
Iatrogenic errors in medication were studied in a busy pediatric ward. The study was based on voluntary reporting of errors noticed by the doctors and nurses in the ward. The error rate was 6.4%. Prescription errors accounted for 37.7% of the errors and 2 of these were potentially fatal. Dispensing errors and missed dosages were other frequent errors. Overcrowding in pediatric wards is an obstacle to optimum patient care. Adequate number of nurses and support of pharmacists is essential for safe and optimum drug therapy.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Hospitales con 100 a 299 Camas
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Unidades Hospitalarias
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Hospitales Pediátricos
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India
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Errores de Medicación
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
1992
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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