| Autor: |
Rashed, Asia N., Tomlin, Stephen, Arenas‐López, Sara, Cavell, Gillian, Whittlesea, Cate |
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International Journal of Pharmacy Practice; Feb2020, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p107-110, 4p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph |
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Objectives: To investigate the rounding of prescribed drug doses for paediatric administration. Methods: A cross‐sectional medication chart review was conducted at a UK paediatric hospital. Proposed administration dose volumes were calculated for prescribed doses using available manufactured liquids measured with oral and intravenous syringes. Resulting percentage deviations in doses administered were calculated. Results: Of 2031 doses observed, 524 (25.8%) required rounding. The majority of which were for children aged 1–12 months. Twenty‐seven rounded doses deviated from the prescribed dose by more than 10%. Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of dose‐rounding in paediatrics and the need for standardisation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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