Prevent Mishaps With Weight-Based Meds

You’ll see renewed focus on preventing mishaps with weight-based medication dosing...due to ISMP’s list of best practices for hospitals.

Recently, an adult received pediatric doses of an HIV antiviral because their weight wasn’t recorded to check proper dosing. But accurate dosing of HIV meds is critical to control viral counts.

And dosing by weight ensures patients receive the right amount...reducing risks of underdosing or overdosing.