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18th October 2018

How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?

Obesity results in physiological changes that can affect the volume of distribution and the clearance of drugs. The extent of these changes is variable and…

19th December 2019

In use product safety assessment report for Alkindi® (hydrocortisone) granules in capsules for opening

Alkindi® granules in capsules for opening is the first hydrocortisone product licensed solely for paediatric use for replacement therapy of adrenal insufficiency in infants, children and…

17th July 2018

In use product safety assessment report for intravenous paracetamol in paediatrics

In May 2010, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a safety update to healthcare professionals in the UK highlighting the risk of…

26th August 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Prevention of over infusion of intravenous fluid and medicines in neonates 2010

This page forms part of a resource on medication related patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) between 2002 and 2012…

28th March 2007

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Promoting safer measurement and administration of liquid medicines via oral and nasogastric routes 2007

This page forms part of a resource on medication related patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) between 2002 and 2012…

28th March 2007

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Reducing the risk of hyponatraemia when administering intraveneous infusions to neonates 2007

This page forms part of a resource on medication related patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) between 2002 and 2012…

9th February 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Safer use of intravenous gentamicin for neonates 2010

This page forms part of a resource on medication related patient safety alerts issued by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) between 2002 and 2012…

24th September 2009

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Extravasation Injury in neonates - September 2009

Key risks emerging from the review of serious incidents reported by the NHS to its National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) were shared in in…

26th February 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Extravasation of neonates revisited - February 2010

Key risks emerging from the review of serious incidents reported by the NHS to its National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) were shared in in…

25th March 2011

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Intravenous morphine administration in neonatal units - March 2011

Key risks emerging from the review of serious incidents reported by the NHS to its National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) were shared in in…

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How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?

In use product safety assessment report for Alkindi® (hydrocortisone) granules in capsules for opening

In use product safety assessment report for intravenous paracetamol in paediatrics

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Prevention of over infusion of intravenous fluid and medicines in neonates 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Promoting safer measurement and administration of liquid medicines via oral and nasogastric routes 2007

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Reducing the risk of hyponatraemia when administering intraveneous infusions to neonates 2007

ARCHIVED NPSA Alert - Safer use of intravenous gentamicin for neonates 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Extravasation Injury in neonates - September 2009

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Extravasation of neonates revisited - February 2010

ARCHIVED NPSA Signal - Intravenous morphine administration in neonatal units - March 2011

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