Testing of Medication Dosing Software

Testing of a Medication Dosing Software for Pediatric Emergency Care

The goal of this clinical study is to evaluate the clinical efficiency of a medication dosing software in simulated pediatric emergency care. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Will the time to patient be significantly reduced with the medication dosage software when compared to standard clinical practice?
• Will the time to calculate dosage of medications be significantly reduced with the medication dosage software when compared to standard clinical practice?
• How will users perceive clinical efficiency, ease of use, confidence level of using the medication dosage software when compared to standard clinical practice?
• How will accuracy of medication dose and volume calculations as well as final volume ready for administration using the medication dosage software compared to standard clinical practice?
• Will the time spent calculating medication doses by the second healthcare professional on pediatric non-acute and acute care cases be significantly reduced with the medication dosage software when compared to standard clinical practice?

Participants will be presented pediatric care scenarios and asked to calculate and prepare intravenous medications under two interventions: the medication dosage software and standard clinical practice (Lexicomp and manual calculator).

Inclusion Criteria:

-Healthcare professionals who have worked or who are currently working at a healthcare facility and involved in the calculation or preparation of IV medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Healthcare professionals who cannot read, speak, or understand English or French as the simulations will be conducted in English or French.
• Performance of physically strenuous activity 30 min prior to study.
• Physical limitations that affect performance on required tasks (e.g., inability to place arm cuff on mannequin's arm, inability to handle weight estimation and touchscreen devices).