Accuracy of intravenous and enteral preparations involving small volumes for paediatric use: a review

BackgroundChildren often need to be administered very small volumes of medicines that are authorised for use in adults. Neonatal drug delivery is particularly challenging, and doses are often immeasurable with the equipment currently available.AimTo summarise research to date on the accuracy of intr...

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Published in:European journal of hospital pharmacy. Science and practice 2018-03, Vol.25 (2), p.66-71
Main Authors: Ainscough, L P, Ford, J L, Morecroft, C W, Peak, M, Turner, M A, Nunn, A J, Roberts, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Accuracy
Children & youth
Critical care
Drug dosages
Intensive care
Licenses
Medical errors
Medicine
Patient safety
Review
Studies
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Summary:BackgroundChildren often need to be administered very small volumes of medicines that are authorised for use in adults. Neonatal drug delivery is particularly challenging, and doses are often immeasurable with the equipment currently available.AimTo summarise research to date on the accuracy of intravenous and enteral medicine preparation requiring small volumes (
ISSN:2047-9956
2047-9964
DOI:10.1136/ejhpharm-2016-001117