May 10, 2017: SafeMedicationUse.ca Newsletter - Know and Share Your Weight in Kilograms
Some medication doses are based on body weight or on a combination of weight and height. If your doctor is writing a prescription and asks for your weight, would you answer in pounds or in kilograms? Usually, medication doses are calculated using body weight in kilograms. Confusion about whether a person's weight is stated in kilograms or pounds can lead to serious harm. ISMP Canada received a report about a child who was given the wrong dose of a medication because her weight was misunderstood. Read more ...
