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