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Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation.
Macedo LG dos R, de Oliveira L, Pintão MC, et al. Error in body weight estimation leads to inadequate parenteral anticoagulation. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(6):613-7. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2010.01.006.
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July 27, 2011
Macedo LG dos R, de Oliveira L, Pintão MC, et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(6):613-7.
Inadequate dosing of anticoagulant medications was common in the emergency department due to inaccurate estimation of body weight.
