Table 2.
Reasons for inappropriate non-alerts for dosing errors (n=102 total)
Reason | No (%) |
---|---|
Indication specificity needed | 37 (36.3) |
Incorrect dose range | 36 (35.3) |
Dose within normal range, but incorrect based on previous pharmacokinetic evaluation | 11 (10.8) |
Incorrect weight entered into the medical record | 7 (6.9) |
Medication reconciliation error | 5 (4.9) |
Inappropriate medication titration | 4 (3.9) |
Others | 2 (2.0) |