Open AccessMeperidine Restriction in a Pediatric Hospital
Author(s) -
Kim W. Benner,
Spencer H. Durham
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2331-348X
pISSN - 1551-6776
DOI - 10.5863/1551-6776-16.3.185
Subject(s) - formulary , medical prescription , limiting , medicine , reimbursement , intensive care medicine , medical emergency , family medicine , health care , nursing , engineering , mechanical engineering , economics , economic growth
Much has been published revealing concerns surrounding the use of meperidine due to associated toxicities, drug interactions, and lack of proven efficacy. Thus, many adult institutions have chosen to remove or limit the use of this agent, while little has been published about the restriction of meperidine in pediatrics. Many clinicians feel there are still clinical situations in which this agent may be useful.