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. 1986 Jun;77(6):848-9.

Tenfold errors in administration of drug doses: a neglected iatrogenic disease in pediatrics

G Koren, Z Barzilay, M Greenwald
  • PMID: 3714377

Tenfold errors in administration of drug doses: a neglected iatrogenic disease in pediatrics

G Koren et al. Pediatrics. 1986 Jun.

Abstract

We report seven cases of order of magnitude errors in the administration of drugs. The principles typical of this iatrogenic disease are discussed and possible solutions are suggested.

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