Errors and Error-Producing Conditions During a Simulated, Prehospital, Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Abstract

We systematically observed many types of errors and identified some of the underlying causes during a simulated, prehospital, pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest. There were numerous, multifactorial, and sometimes, synergistic causes of medication dosing errors. Emergency medical service officials can use these findings to prevent future errors.