Pediatric medication errors in the postanesthesia care unit: analysis of MEDMARX data.

Christopher H. Payne; Christopher R. Smith; Laura E. Newkirk; Rodney W. Hicks

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Pediatric medication errors in the postanesthesia care unit: analysis of MEDMARX data.

August 29, 2011

Payne CH, Smith CR, Newkirk LE, et al. AORN J. 2007;85(4):731-40; quiz 741-4.

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The authors examined error data submitted to Medmarx and identified causes of medication errors in the postanesthesia care of pediatric patients. Continuing education contact hours are available for this activity.

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