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Reducing pediatric medication errors: children are especially at risk for medication errors.
Hughes RG, Edgerton EA. Am J Nurs. May 2005;105:79-84.

The authors present eight practical steps for nurses to take in preventing pediatric medication errors, paying particular attention to mathematical miscalculation.
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