Evaluation of frequency of paediatric oral liquid medication dosing errors by caregivers: amoxicillin and josamycin. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Evaluation of frequency of paediatric oral liquid medication dosing errors by caregivers: amoxicillin and josamycin. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published January 2016

Evaluation of frequency of paediatric oral liquid medication dosing errors by caregivers: amoxicillin and josamycin.

Berthe-Aucejo A, Girard D, Lorrot M, et al. Arch Dis Child. 2016 Jan 4; [Epub ahead of print].

This prospective observational study demonstrated that caregivers of pediatric patients experienced difficulties in reconstituting and dosing liquid medications, consistent with prior studies. Family education and enhanced instructions are needed to improve safety of pediatric medication use.

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