Prescribing medicines in pediatrics is different than prescribing medicines for adults. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know before prescribing medications for the pediatric population, including calculating dose for the child’s weight, choosing IV vs PO medications, and other considerations.
1)    References to look up pediatric drug doses and frequencies.
2)    Calculating weight-based doses
3)    Maximum daily doses
4)    Different formulations of medications
5)    Prescribing oral medicines

  Pills vs Liquid
  Consider taste
  Use the most concentrated suspension
  Use milliliters instead of spoonfuls

6)    What if the medicine is not available in liquid form
7)    Options if oral medications are not easily available in liquid form.
8)    Medicine dosing frequency – use the least frequent option
9)    Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
 
Resources/Links:
Up to date: uptodate.com  
Harriet Lane Handbook: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323876988?role=student
Lexi-Comp: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/lexicomp/id313401238
 

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