What are the Common Types of Medication Errors in Pediatric Care?
Several types of medication errors can occur in pediatric care, including:
- Dosage Errors: Mistakes in calculating or administering the correct dose. - Administration Errors: Giving medication via the wrong route or at the wrong time. - Prescription Errors: Incorrectly written medication orders due to miscommunication or poor handwriting. - Dispensing Errors: Mistakes made by the pharmacy, such as providing the wrong medication or incorrect formulation.
