title: Tenfold errors in administration of drug doses: a neglected iatrogenic disease in pediatrics.
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.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors; D011446:Prospective Studies