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.
After watching this video, sharpen your skills by completing the engaging activities and practice quizzes found in this course: https://ahtlearn.com/p/healthcare-career-training/
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
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
3. Pickar, G. D. (2004). Dosage Calculations. Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?id=cSnugQ4sPdIC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false [When rounding for dosage calculations, unnecessary zeros can be dropped. For example, 5.20 rounded to the hundredths place could be written as 5.2 because the 0 is not needed to clarify the number.]
4. Tariq RA, Vashisht R, Scherbak Y. Medication Errors. [Updated 2020 Jun 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519065/
5. Toney-Butler TJ, Wilcox L. Dose Calculation (Ratio and Proportion) [Updated 2020 Jul 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499884/ [By including unnecessary digits in the answer, you're making your answer more complex...The higher the complexity of the math, the increased risk potential for dose calculation errors.]
6. SI Units. (2019, November 16). NIST. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures/metric-si/si-units
7. Unit Conversion. (2019, November 16). NIST. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures/metric-si/unit-conversion
8. WHO Launches Global Effort to Halve Medication-Related Errors in 5 Years. (2017, March 29). Retrieved February 18, 2020, from https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/29-03-2017-who-launches-global-effort-to-halve-medication-related-errors-in-5-years
Видео LearningTools Episode 6: Dosage Calculation Essentials канала AlliedHealthToolsLLC
After watching this video, sharpen your skills by completing the engaging activities and practice quizzes found in this course: https://ahtlearn.com/p/healthcare-career-training/
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
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
3. Pickar, G. D. (2004). Dosage Calculations. Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?id=cSnugQ4sPdIC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false [When rounding for dosage calculations, unnecessary zeros can be dropped. For example, 5.20 rounded to the hundredths place could be written as 5.2 because the 0 is not needed to clarify the number.]
4. Tariq RA, Vashisht R, Scherbak Y. Medication Errors. [Updated 2020 Jun 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519065/
5. Toney-Butler TJ, Wilcox L. Dose Calculation (Ratio and Proportion) [Updated 2020 Jul 14]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499884/ [By including unnecessary digits in the answer, you're making your answer more complex...The higher the complexity of the math, the increased risk potential for dose calculation errors.]
6. SI Units. (2019, November 16). NIST. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures/metric-si/si-units
7. Unit Conversion. (2019, November 16). NIST. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures/metric-si/unit-conversion
8. WHO Launches Global Effort to Halve Medication-Related Errors in 5 Years. (2017, March 29). Retrieved February 18, 2020, from https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/29-03-2017-who-launches-global-effort-to-halve-medication-related-errors-in-5-years
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