Pediatric emergency information sheet using a microcomputer.
Calculating the appropriate dosage of a drug and the right equipment size during an emergency situation can be a time-consuming, frustrating, and error-prone process, considering the shortage of time during a resuscitation. A microcomputer program was developed to aid in the care of pediatric patients in emergency or 'code' situations. This is accomplished by use of a printout of a patient-specific chart for most needed critical care drugs and equipment used during an emergency. This program is written in "C" language and is menu-driven.
Muoghalu
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BU
Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, PA.
Kaiser
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Keller
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Benson
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Grant
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McKeegan
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003626:Data Display; D004360:Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000592:standards*; D004630:Emergencies; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006744:Hospital Bed Capacity, 100 to 299; D006753:Hospital Records; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008838:Microcomputers; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards*; D010414:Pennsylvania