Determining causes and frequency of misdosing of antipyretics in patients presenting with fever to pediatric emergency

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Arikan Z., TEKŞAM Ö., KARA A., KALE G.

TURK PEDIATRI ARSIVI-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS, vol.47, no.2, pp.114-118, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tpa.716
  • Journal Name: TURK PEDIATRI ARSIVI-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.114-118
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the frequency of misdosing of antipyretics in children presenting with fever to the pediatric emergency department and to identify factors affecting misuse.