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Potential tenfold drug overdoses on a neonatal unit
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- Published on: 22 March 2016
- Published on: 22 March 2016Inadvertent overdosing of neonates due to dead space of syringe hub and needleShow More
Dear Editor,
Chappell and Newman [1] have asked for urgent initiatives needed to ensure the manufacture of neonatal targeted products to reduce the risks associated with intravenous drug administration. We endorse their view and report a little recognized problem with use of adult formulations in neonatal nurseries
This investigation was conducted after we noticed symptoms of Digoxin overdose (brady-arrhythmia)...
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