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Tenfold errors in administration of drug doses: a neglected iatrogenic disease in pediatrics.
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1986
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Iatrogenic DiseaseDiagnosisEducationMedication AdministrationMagnitude ErrorsPharmacotherapyPossible SolutionsAdverse Drug ReactionHospital MedicineTenfold ErrorsLaboratory MedicineDrug SafetyDrug IntolerancePharmacologyPharmacological IssueSide EffectNeglected Iatrogenic DiseasePatient SafetyPediatricsForensic ToxicologyMedicineDrug Doses
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.