Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Association between inappropriate doses and some variables.
| Variable | Appropriate dose median (Q1–Q3) | Inappropriate dose median (Q1–Q3) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (month) | 11 (2–36) | 6 (1–24) | 0.012 |
| Weight (kg) | 9 (4.8–14.5) | 7 (4–12.42) | 0.001 |
| Number of medications | 2 (1–3) | 3 (2–3) | 0.0001 |
| Length of hospital stay (day) | 3 (2–5) | 3.5 (2–6) | 0.033 |
Mann-Whitney test.
