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In recent months, we have gotten several inquiries about the use of the
Broselow Tape and the regulations regarding it's use in light of recent
regulatory recommendations. The recommendations suggest a need to use
standardized concentrations, and were developed because of reported errors that
have occured when the "Rule of 6", rather than a standardized concentration
methodology, has been employed when calculating medication infusions for
pediatric patients.
We, along with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices do NOT recommend the
removal of the Broselow Tape from "crash carts" or clinical care areas where
children may be in need of emergency care. Their article is linked below.
There remains a need for standardized decision making tools that assist
clinicians in choosing medication doses and equipment sizes for children and
the Broselow Tape, when used correctly, is currently meeting that need. A
recent message posted on the JCAHO web site, under "Frequently Asked
Questions," may help to clarfiy the regulatory issue. This message is also
linked below.
Links to Best Practice Materials
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