title: Are pediatric drug errors occurring in your ED? Act now before tragedy strikes.
abstract: Children are at high risk for errors in the ED, and the mistakes often are due to weight-based dosing errors. Reduce the number of drugs, concentrations, formulations, and suppliers used. Have ED prescriptions reviewed by a pharmacist. Have two nurses or physicians verify dosages for high-risk drugs such as sedating agents.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D010595:Pharmacists; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States