ENSURING PEDIATRIC MEDICATION SAFETY: STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING ERRORS AND ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS


Gayathri N.S
Vice Principal,Child Health Nursing Department, Sri Shanmugha College of Nursing for Women, Pullipalayam, Morour.PO. Sankari. T.K.Salem.Dt
Abstract
Pediatric medication safety is paramount in healthcare due to childrens vulnerability to medication errors and adverse drug reactions. This review delves into the multifaceted nature of pediatric medication safety, exploring factors contributing to errors and proposing strategies for prevention. It emphasizes the importance of standardized dosing, medication reconciliation, and interprofessional collaboration in enhancing pediatric medication safety.
Keywords: pediatric medication safety, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, medication dosing, medication administration, healthcare quality improvement
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-05-24

Vol : 10
Issue : 5
Month : May
Year : 2024
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