Pediatr. praxi. 2025;26(6):405-410 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2025.078
(Un)realistic intravenous administration of paracetamol syrup
- 1 Úsek ředitele UL - manažer kvality, Krajská zdravotní, a. s. - Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z.
- 2 Oddělení klinické farmacie, Krajská zdravotní, a. s.
- 3 Oddělení soudního lékařství a toxikologie, Krajská zdravotní, a. s. - Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z.
- 4 Dětská klinika FZS UJEP, Krajská zdravotní, a. s. - Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z.
This study analyzes an alleged intravenous administration of paracetamol syrup in pediatric care. Experimental testing demonstrated that due to high viscosity and excipients, such administration is not technically feasible. The results exclude intravenous absorption and confirm the correct conduct of healthcare staff. This case highlights the importance of quality management and the necessity of objective evidence in clinical practice
Keywords: adverse drug event, paracetamol syrup, intravenous administration, forensic medicine, quality management, pediatrics.
Accepted: December 10, 2025; Published: December 15, 2025 Show citation
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