Key result
Among 606 pediatric anesthesia critical incidents, medication issues predominated (35.6%), followed by airway/ventilation (18.8%) and equipment-related incidents (15.7%), with 6 reported deaths.
Population
606 critical incidents relating to pediatric anesthesia reported to the National Reporting and Learning…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Medication errors may warrant targeted protocols in pediatric anesthesia; leaves open whether interventions reduce incidents.
Observational (n=606)
Yes
Medication errors, particularly inadvertent duplication of dosing, are the most common critical incidents reported in pediatric anesthesia, highlighting a key area for safety improvement.
MacLennan et al. (2010) conducted an observational in Pediatric anesthesia critical incidents (n=606). Pediatric anesthesia critical incidents was evaluated on Types and outcomes of critical incidents. Among 606 pediatric anesthesia critical incidents, medication issues predominated (35.6%), followed by airway/ventilation (18.8%) and equipment-related incidents (15.7%), with 6 reported deaths.
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