At eye-level with tiny giants

Only 0.5–1 mL of air in the pulmonary vein can cause a cardiac arrest.¹ In children, even the smallest amount of air can cause an air embolism with serious consequences.² Open IV systems and parallel infusion may increase this risk. Inline IV filters help avoid serious consequences for both the staff and your pediatric patients.

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More than 200,000 medication errors are reported annually in the U.S. alone, with approximately 30% occuring in children.³ One of the most common medication errors in pediatrics are dosage errors. Safe prescription, preparation and administration are crucial to minimize risks for pediatric patients and neonates.

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The latest studies have shown that, in about 85% of children, at least one potential incompatibility was detected.⁴ Because of the different responses to drugs compared to adults, it is important to know about the possible risks. Learn how you can prevent your pediatric and neonatal patients from potential drug incompatibility.

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Pediatricians often have to deal with off-label use, as there is still a large number of drugs without information on use in pediatrics.^{5, 6} You may have concerns about legal requirements, but off-label use is a common therapeutic pratice to decide on the right treatment with the best available evidence for your pediatric or neonatal patients. And the good news is the portfolio of products with pediatric approval is growing steadily. B. Braun already offers more than 200 products with compliance in this field.

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Did you know that particles in infusion solutions have effects on the immune systems of pediatric and neonatal patients?⁷ Inform yourself about contamination sources, the consequences of particulate contamination and how filtration may increase the safety of pediatric patients.

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