Accuracy of Caregiver Dosing of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for Febrile Children Presenting to a Saudi Arabian Tertiary Hospital Emergency Department

Background

Fever and its related symptoms are common reasons for pediatric emergency department (ED) visits. Parents are often concerned about fever in children, and a frequent reason for ED visits is the persistence of fever despite the administration of antipyretics at home. It is hypothesized that caregivers often administer incorrect doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen.