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. 2017 Mar 27;6(1):u214416.w5476. doi: 10.1136/bmjquality.u214416.w5476

Table 1.

Representative Reported Errors

Presenting ED Diagnosis Medication prescribed ED Estimated weight Measured weight on inpatient admission
Acute Coronary Syndrome Heparin drip 143 kg 130.9 kg
Acute Stroke Alteplase (tPA) 120 kg 71.5 kg
Acute Tylenol Overdose Acetylcystine (Acedote) 75 kg 117 kg
Sepsis Vancomycin; 30cc/kg fluid bolus 100 kg 66 kg