Instrument-based screening for amblyopia risk factors in a primary care setting in children aged 18 to 30 months.

Amblyopia is the leading cause of vision impairment in children, and its early detection can avoid irreversible consequences for a child's visual ability. In this prospective study, to detect amblyopia risk factors, we examined patients aged 18 to 30 months in primary care settings. Patients were referred to an ophthalmologist for confirmation.

Factors associated with medication errors in the pediatric emergency department.

Objectives: To describe the prevalence, type, and factors associated with medication errors in a pediatric emergency department.

Methods: This is a descriptive retrospective study about the treatments administered in the pediatric emergency department during a week in November 2007. We used the protocols and clinical guides at our center as pattern of reference.