2020
DOI: 10.4212/cjhp.v73i2.2976
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Cannabis Use for Therapeutic Purposes by Children and Youth at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Canada: A Retrospective Chart Review

Abstract: Background: The study of the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposesin the pediatric population is increasing, yet data on efficacy and safety are limited. Characterization of pediatric cannabis use for therapeuticpurposes will improve understanding of the circumstances under which it occurs and the associated outcomes.Objective: To describe the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes, regardless of authorization, in a pediatric tertiary teaching hospital.Methods: A retrospective chart review was completed f… Show more

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“…Caldwell and others 12 report their observational study describing the use of sedative medication in critically ill children. Vaillancourt and others 13 describe their audit of cannabis use in a pediatric hospital. The previously mentioned study by Friciu and others 9 is also of relevance to pediatric medication safety, as this formulation of methadone is used for acute and cancer pain in children.…”
Section: Rebekah Molesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Caldwell and others 12 report their observational study describing the use of sedative medication in critically ill children. Vaillancourt and others 13 describe their audit of cannabis use in a pediatric hospital. The previously mentioned study by Friciu and others 9 is also of relevance to pediatric medication safety, as this formulation of methadone is used for acute and cancer pain in children.…”
Section: Rebekah Molesmentioning
confidence: 99%