Dose calculations are more difficult in pediatric patients which has higher frequency of medication error.
The higher risk is mostly shown by
Those admitted in an intensive care unit
Children receiving chemotherapeutic agents
Children in the emergency department on the weekend
The most frequently reported issues of pediatric includes an incorrect dosage or frequency of administration, drug inadequacy for the disease, incorrect route of administration, misinterpretation of drug interactions, poor surveillance of side effects, and lack of communication.
