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Tenfold Errors in Administration of Drug Doses: A Neglected latrogenic Disease in Pediatrics
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1986
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Iatrogenic DiseaseNeglected Latrogenic DiseaseDiagnosisMagnitude ErrorsPharmacotherapyPossible SolutionsAdverse Drug ReactionPediatric EpidemiologyTenfold ErrorsLaboratory MedicineDrug SafetyDrug IntolerancePharmacologyPharmacological IssueSide EffectPatient SafetyPediatricsForensic ToxicologyMedicinePharmacoepidemiologyDrug 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.