The Use of PediSTAT Application by Paramedics Working in Saudi Arabia to Reduce the Risk of Medication Error for Pediatric Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

This study aimed to assess and compare the rates of medication error (ME) using the PediSTAT application compared to the conventional method of calculating the correct dose and determining the appropriate route of medication administration for common pediatric emergencies.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study design was used for the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire that was distributed to certified paramedics holding a bachelor's degrees or higher and working in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Alternate simple random sampling was used to recruit the participants into two groups using the same questionnaire: the PediSTAT group and the conventional method group. The questionnaire contained four pediatric emergency vignettes: cardiac arre

SUBMITTER: Alharthy N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11755567 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature