Idoneidad en la prescripción de antibioticoterapia en las historias clínicas de los pacientes menores de 2 años atendidos en el centro de salud Gomedic desde enero a diciembre del año 2023 y propuesta de un plan de mejora

Abstract

Abstract: Medical prescription errors constitute a global problem that affects both developed and developing countries. These errors can lead to the inadequate administration of antibiotics in terms of dosage, frequency or route of administration. According to calculations by the World Health Organization (WHO), 40% of patients suffer some type of harm in primary care, of which up to 80% could be avoidable. Globally, the cost of medication errors exceeds $42 billion anual. The prescription of antimicrobials is especially complex in the pediatric setting, where dosing is based on the patient's weight or body surface area. The excessive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics, including for the erroneous treatment of viral infections, increases the risk of developing bacterial resistance, with the consequent therapeutic difficulties. The prevalence of medical errors tends to be higher in pediatric patients, especially in those under 2 years of age, with adverse effects such as more difficult-to-treat infections.