The meaning of Pediatric Dosing? I 'm really lost.
2007-06-18 16:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by Santigo 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Pediatric dosing is based on the weight of the patient and the effects on the pediatric patient, since effects on children differ from those on adults.
Example - Ritalin. Originally used in elderly to stimulate lethargic patients. Now used to help children 'focus' and calm so they can pay attention.
Chloral hydrate - a sedative, frequently makes children 'hyper' instead of sedated.
2007-06-18 17:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pediatric dosing is based on weight. Also, most meds have different affects on children and senior citizens, too, than they do on the so-called "normal" patient.
2007-06-18 23:55:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dosing for peds
2007-06-18 23:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋