Dosing errors made by paramedics during pediatric patient simulations after implementation of a state-wide pediatric drug dosing reference. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Dosing errors made by paramedics during pediatric patient simulations after implementation of a state-wide pediatric drug dosing reference. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published May 2019

Dosing errors made by paramedics during pediatric patient simulations after implementation of a state-wide pediatric drug dosing reference.

Hoyle JD Jr, Ekblad G, Hover T, et al. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2019 May 14:1-10; [Epub ahead of print].

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) often make dosing errors when administering medication to pediatric patients. This study found that in simulations, Michigan's state-wide pediatric dosing reference system reduced but did not eliminate prehospital provider medication mistakes. A PSNet perspective further explores prehospital patient safety.

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