LearningTools Episode 6: Dosage Calculation Essentials

In this video, you will learn fundamentals such as converting fractions to decimals, rounding decimals, and using dimensional analysis to perform unit conversions. Then, you will learn how to analyze scenarios and extract essential information. Finally, you will apply all of these concepts to solving various dosage calculation problems.

VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Impact of Medication Dosage Errors
2:26 Converting Fractions to Decimals
3:12 Rounding Decimals
6:56 Converting Units Using Dimensional Analysis
22:26 Examining Scenarios
37:30 Performing Dosage Calculations
47:26 Conclusion and Additional Activities Information

Intended audience: Allied Health Students, Health Care Workers

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References:
1. Committee on Quality of Health Care in America: Institute of Medicine. To err is human: building a safer health system. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press; 2000.

2. Lesar TS. Errors in the Use of Medication Dosage Equations. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1998;152(4):340–344. doi:10.1001/archpedi.152.4.340

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