Segurança na administração de medicamentos em Pediatria

Abstract

Errors or failures can occur at any phase of the medication administration system. In children, factors such as age, weight, height, medical conditions, metabolic characteristics and lack of targeted drugs for the pediatric population contribute to the occurrence of medication errors. This article presents relevant aspects of the medication system and recommendations for reducing medication errors in children, with a foundation in the principles of patient safety in pediatrics.