Medication Errors in Neonates - 14/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.clp.2007.11.010
Theodora A. Stavroudis, MD a, ⁎ 
, Marlene R. Miller, MD, MSc b, c, d, Christoph U. Lehmann, MD a, e, f
, Marlene R. Miller, MD, MSc b, c, d, Christoph U. Lehmann, MD a, e, f a Eudowood Neonatal Pulmonary Division, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
b Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
c Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
d National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, 401 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
e Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
f Division of Health Sciences Informatics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2024 E MONUMNT 1-201, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
Corresponding author. Division of Neonatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 North Wolfe Street/Nelson 2-133, Baltimore, MD 21287.Abstract |
Prevention of harm from medication errors has become a national priority. Medication errors in the neonatal intensive care unit are common, and most can be avoided. This article reviews the prevalence and types of medication errors affecting the care of the neonate and summarizes approaches that have been used to reduce these errors. Safety initiatives applicable to minimizing medication errors also are discussed.
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Vol 35 - N° 1
P. 141-161 - mars 2008 Retour au numéro
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