| Autor: |
Wildt, Saskia N. de, Verzijden, Ron, Anker, John N. van den, Hoog, Matthijs de |
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BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition); 4/21/2007, Vol. 334 Issue 7598, p851-852, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph |
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The article reports that computer programs and calculations used to determine drug doses can be incorrect. A case study of a three-month old infant in the intensive care unit is presented. Using a Microsoft Excel program and body weight to calculate doses of noradrenaline, the patient was mistakenly given a dose seven times higher than necessary for two hours. To prevent this problem from continuing, a paediatric resuscitation chart has been introduced for use in drug infusions. Efforts to reduce software and information technology related accidents are presented. |
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Complementary Index |
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