Deviation From National Dosing Recommendations for Children Having Out-Of-Hospital Emergencies

• 2023

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• Sriram Ramgopal; Christian Martin-Gill
PMID: 37424429DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-061223

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This article is about a study examining how often medicine doses given to children in emergencies outside of hospitals differ from national guidelines. It describes the importance of following these guidelines to ensure children's safety and proper treatment during such emergencies. The study aims to highlight differences in dosing practices and raise awareness among healthcare providers.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Diazepam; Emergency Medical Services; Epinephrine; Hospitals; Lorazepam; Medication Errors; Methylprednisolone; Morphine; Pediatrics; Ketorolac; Guidelines as Topic; Drug Dosage Calculations; Emergencies

Institutions: Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Northwestern University; University of Pittsburgh

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