Pediatric medication safety in the emergency department.

Sue M. Cadwell

Commentary

Pediatric medication safety in the emergency department.

August 27, 2008

Cadwell SM. Journal of emergency nursing: JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association. 2008;34(4):375-7.

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This commentary describes safety issues involving medication administration in emergent pediatric care and offers recommendations for nurses practicing in this environment.

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