Academic pediatrics
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Academic pediatrics · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Medication Label Units of Measure on Parent Choice of Dosing Tool: A Randomized Experiment.
Some experts recommend eliminating "teaspoon" and "tablespoon" terms from pediatric medication dosing instructions, because these terms could inadvertently encourage use of nonstandard tools (ie, kitchen spoons), which are associated with dosing errors. We examined whether use of "teaspoon" or "tsp" on prescription labels affects parents' choice of dosing tools, and the role of health literacy and language. ⋯ Use of teaspoon units ("teaspoon" or "tsp") on prescription labels is associated with increased likelihood of parent choice of nonstandard dosing tools. Future studies might be helpful to examine the real-world effect of eliminating teaspoon units from medication labels, and identify additional strategies to promote the safe use of pediatric liquid medications.
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Academic pediatrics · Nov 2016
Injuries Associated With Strollers and Carriers Among Children in the United States, 1990 to 2010.
To describe the incidence, rate, and characteristics of injuries associated with strollers and carriers among young children in the United States. ⋯ Stroller- and carrier-related injuries, specifically those resulting from falls from the product or tip-overs, are important sources of injury for children 5 years of age and younger. Although injuries over the 21-year study period decreased overall, the considerable number of injuries annually shows the need to further reduce the potential for injury associated with these ubiquitous products.