Dosing errors made by paramedics during pediatric patient simulations after implementation of a state-wide pediatric drug dosing reference.
Hoyle JD, Ekblad G, Hover T, et al. Dosing Errors Made by Paramedics During Pediatric Patient Simulations After Implementation of a State-Wide Pediatric Drug Dosing Reference. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2020;24(2):204-213. doi:10.1080/10903127.2019.1619002.
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) often make dosing errors when administering medication to pediatric patients. This study found that in simulations, Michigan's state-wide pediatric dosing reference system reduced but did not eliminate prehospital provider medication mistakes. A PSNet perspective further explores prehospital patient safety.