The statement includes recommendations to:

• document date of birth and current body weight, basis for dose calculation (mg/kg) and dose in units of mass (mg) in all paediatric prescriptions
• verify all dose calculations and the total dose
• discuss the dose with parents and carers.

This PDF file is not modifiable. The clinical and organisational aspects of the observation and response charts need to be customised for local use. The InDesign files are available on request so that individual facilities can modify this chart for local use. Facilities will need to access to the InDesign software to make the required modifications to the charts.

This PDF file of is not modifiable. The clinical and organisational aspects of the observation and response charts need to be customised for local use. The InDesign files are available on request so that  individual facilities can modify this chart for local use. Facilities will need to access to the InDesign software to make the required modifications to the charts.

This PDF file of is not modifiable. The clinical and organisational aspects of the observation and response charts need to be customised for local use. The InDesign files are available on request so that  individual facilities can modify this chart for local use. Facilities will need to access to the InDesign software to make the required modifications to the charts.

The guide has been informed by a review of the second edition, more recent international literature, the experiences of Australian EMM system implementation sites, and stakeholder consultation, to provide guidance on the activities required for safe and effective EMM system implementation and use. This edition also incorporates feedback from individual health service organisations, and states and territories that have either implemented EMM or progressed their EMM planning since the previous edition of the guide.