Clinical Case Story

The Right Dose at the Right Time: Preventing a Medication Error Through Vigilant Patient Safety Practices

By Dr. Aparna Bhattacharya · Jul 14, 2026

A 14-year-old boy was admitted with dengue fever and dehydration. During routine medication administration, I noticed that the prescribed dose of intravenous paracetamol appeared higher than the recommended weight-based dose. Before administration, I...

A 14-year-old boy was admitted with dengue fever and dehydration. During routine medication administration, I noticed that the prescribed dose of intravenous paracetamol appeared higher than the recommended weight-based dose. Before administration, I...

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